ChrisBlackburn

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music, Clarinet, Harp.

ABOUT

Rock drummer available, many years of experience in gigging and recording.

Looking for originals band.

Genre’s considered are Heavy Metal/Hard Rock/ Heavy Rock /Goth Rock/Prog Rock /Synth Rock/Punk/Grunge/Alt Rock/Shoegaze/Blues Rock/Pop Punk/electronic

I have a great rock drum kit. Electronics can also be added, both vintage and modern.

I can provide backing vocals live and I’m image appropriate to suit the project.

Have own transport, a small van, Ideal for all my gear needs, and have always traveled to where the bands and projects have been, Birkenhead, Liverpool, Stockport, Salford, Chorley, St Helens, Bolton, Wales.

Can do many styles, feels and volumes.

Contact: c blackburn 1 9 5 at g mail dot com

My drumming from original bands I’ve been a member of can be heard bellow.

Screen name:: ChrisBlackburn
Member since:: Jan 04 2024; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 40
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 4-5 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Drumming Influences are
Cozy Powell
Brian Downey
Nicko McBrain
Tommy Aldridge
Tommy Lee
Razzle
Ronnie Tutt
Mike Portnoy
Thomas Lang
Stuart Elliot
Dave Grohl
John Bonham

Band Influences are

Alice Cooper, Queensryche, Shinedown, Pantera, Ozzy, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, Gary Moore, Vinnie Moore, Soundgarden, Alice In Chains,Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Nirvana, Greta Van Fleet, Megadeath, Joan Jett, Heart, Halestorm, Pretty Reckless , Metallica, Judas Priest, Joe Satriani, Mr. Big, Dream Theater , MSG, UFO, Def Leppard , Rammstein, Dokken, Ratt, TNT, W.A.S.P., Motley Crue, Skid Row, AC/DC, Steve Via, Scorpions, Bon Jovi, White Lion, Freak of nature, King Kobra. Adam and the Ants, Divinyls, The Mission, Saxon, Dio, Killing Joke, The Damned, Stabbing Westward, Nine Inch Nails, Faith No More, Bauhaus, Peter Murphy, LA Guns, Hanoi Rocks, Backyard Babies, Lizzy Borden, Rock Goddess, Warlock, Diamante, Michael Monroe, The Cherry Bombz, Tool, Kingdom Come, Diamondhead, Led Zep, Pantera, Journey, Foreigner, Bonham, Warrior Soul, Tesla, The Who and loads more.

Instrument experience:

Drums:: Expert

EQUIPMENT

Tama Superstar 8 piece acoustic kit
( Vintage 80s, can be stripped back to a four piece for rehearsal or small performance area purposes)
Tama percussion

Analogue and Digital kits
Sabian , Zildjian, Paiste, Istanbul , Meinl Cymbals
Double Bass Pedal
Rack system

Mics for live Sure
Audix
AKG
Various condenser mics for cymbals.

My drumming from original bands I’ve been a member of can be heard bellow.