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Ryan MacMillan

Gretsch Artist Since: 
2007
Country: 
US
Band or Affiliations: 
The Push Stars/ Freddy Jones Band/ Matchbox 20/ Pearl Aday/ Philip Sayce/ Tonic/ Redcar/ Anna Waronker
Current Kit Setup: 

USA Custom in Black/Silver Duco:  14x26 Bass Drum, 9x13 Rack Tom, 16x16 and 16x18 Floor Toms, 8x14 Snare Drum 

Influences: 

Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Bob Marley, Ringo Starr, James Brown, Clyde Stubbifield, Gary Mallabar, Ed Green, Bernard Purdie, Steve Jordon, Buddy Rich, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, John Oreshnick,

We asked...Why Gretsch?: 

"Gretsch drums have been around for over 130 years. They’re timeless and sound beautiful.  That’s why I choose Gretsch.

Advice to Aspiring Musicians: 

"When people say “when they grow up they want to be rock stars” I say you can’t do both…. But seriously when you find your passion you create a path… Follow it."