Ben Thatcher

Gretsch Artist Since: 2014

Country: GB

Band or Affiliations: Royal Blood

Current Kit Setup:
Gretsch Broadkaster in White Glass & Tangerine Glass
14x22 BD, 8x12 TT, 14x14 FT, 16x16 FT, 7x12 Snare
6.5x14 USA Custom Bell Brass Snare

Influences:
Dave Grohl, Jon Theodore, Chad Smith, Taylor Hawkins, John Bonham, Stew Smith, Darren King, Brad Wilk, Ringo Starr, Dom Howard, Matt Helders

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"From sitting behind a 60s round badge to beating down on my modern day Broadcaster, Gretsch has it all covered. They have a great depth and tone and can be very versatile to suit all music genres. The Gretsch family have looked after me well and have supported me from the very beginning. Its a pleasure to be on the roster."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Listen, learn, practice and play."

Bio:
I loved the drums from a very early age. I would get the pots and pans out of the kitchen cupboard and hit them with wooden spoons before I could walk. My parents understood my love for drumming and I had my first drum kit at 6 years old. Growing up in a Christian surrounding, I often attended church and played in the band each Sunday. I cut my teeth playing in many bands throughout school and college and thats where I met Mike (Royal Blood). We've now been a band for 10 years, having written four number 1 albums and played in many great arenas and stadiums world wide.