Liam Toon

Gretsch Artist Since: 2023

Country: GB

Band or Affiliations: Session Drummer, Independent

Current Kit Setup:
Broadkaster in Black Glass finish
13, 16, 24, and
6.5x14 hammered steel snare

Influences:
Topper Headon, John Bonham, Luca Caruso, Oscar Robertson, Ringo Starr, Joey Jordison, Tom Coll, Tony Allen, Danny Carey

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"It’s all I’ve ever played!"

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Have fun and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something."

Bio:
Liam grew up in Northamptonshire and started playing in local bands from the age of 13 before moving to London at the age of 16 to study drums at the ICMP.

He has spent years doing sessions and playing in various bands around London.

He has worked with artists such as Slowthai, Miles Kane, Bar Italia, Hak Baker, Master Peace, Ethan P Flynn, Anne-Marie, Celeste, WISP, Jeff Wootton (Gorillaz), Kaeto, Paul Weller and Alex James (Blur).

Liam has also done session work for TV and Film.