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Paul Simmons

Country: 
US
Band or Affiliations: 
Tom Keifer, Simmonz, Raelyn Nelson, Prog Rock Orchestra, Independent, Custom drum tracks online
Current Kit Setup: 

(Kit 1) USA custom 24 x 18 Kick, 13 x 9 Rack, 16 x 16 Floor, 18 x 16 Floor, 14 x 6.5 Chrome over Brass snare

(Kit 2) New Classic (2) 22 x 20 kicks, 10,12,13,14,16,18 toms and new Classic 14x5 snare

Influences: 

Brad Kinney, Peter Criss, Cozy Powell, Ian Paice, Neil Peart, Tommy Aldridge, Buddy Rich, and on and on…

We asked...Why Gretsch?: 

"First off , That Great Gretsch Sound!!! Second, Gretsch has always been assoiated with excellence and great players. So it is a privledge to play these beautiful drums."

Advice to Aspiring Musicians: 

"Follow the dream! Practice as much as possible. Protect your ears, the ringing sucks! Just stay away from the drugs and alcohol, It’s a lie! Be yourself."

 

BIOGRAPHY

 

I started playing drums in school at 12 years old. I’m so glad I started that way. Learning to read music gave me a great head start into understanding “time” which is my job! My band director Brad Kinney was and will always be my main influence in music. He helped me see and understand the natural gift of music. I’m also very lucky to have grown up with two extremely talented brothers to play music with, Mike on guitar and Jamie on bass. We still write and perform to this day. My first touring band was Black Oak Arkansas in 1985-1986. Glad I survived. It was awesome. I’ve also toured with Petra, The Reverend Horton Heat, The Legendary Shack Shakers, and now Tom Keifer from Cinderella. Just to name a few! I still practice everyday, even if it’s only for a little while. I need to hold a pair of drum sticks everyday!

RECORDINGS

Black Oak Arkansas live bootleg, Legendary Shack Shakers, Petra, The Reverend Horton Heat, SIMMONZ

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