Paul Stewart

Gretsch Artist Since: 2016

Country: GB

Band or Affiliations: The Feeling, Above & Beyond, Sessions

Current Kit Setup:
Gretsch Broadkaster in Turquoise Glass Glitter
16x22 BD, 9x13 RT, 16x16 FT
6.5x14 Wood Hoop Aluminium Snare

Influences:
Mick Fleetwood, Ringo Starr, Roger Taylor, Phil Collins, Steve Ferrone, Matt Chamberlain

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"Surely the real question is: why would you NOT choose Gretsch?!! They are the only real choice a drummer can make for superior sound, craftsmanship, beauty and heritage."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Your musicality is everything. Try to play your instrument as selflessly as possible, and play purely to serve the song. Always be humble and remember every show or session is equally important, no matter where/what it is. A musician has never, ever finished learning their craft."

Bio:
Paul Stewart is best known as drummer for Ivor Novello award-winning British band The Feeling. Over the last decade the band have sold over 2m copies of their 5 self-produced Albums, played such prestigious venues as Wembley Stadium, Buckingham Palace and Glastonbury's Pyramid stage, and even earned the title of Most Played Band on British Radio. This year they had the honour of supporting ELO on their sold-out European Arena Tour.

2016 also saw Paul work with EDM supergroup Above & Beyond on their critically acclaimed Acoustic Project, performing both in the studio and live on their World Tour at venues such as Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall and Hollywood Bowl.

As a session musician, Paul has accompanied among others Roger Daltry, Brian May, Glen Tilbrook, Graham Gouldman, Beverley Knight, Mel C and Paul Young.