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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."