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Adam Mercer

About Me

Rhythm is an inescapable part of life. The sun rises and sets, the tides move in and out, your heart beats, your lungs breath, you walk in rhythm. I began playing drums at the age of 8 and never stopped. I have been fortunate enough over the years to work with many talented individuals who taught me not just about music, but about interaction with others and life. The most important lesson throughout has been to be there for the song, not the individual. If what you are playing doesn't help the song and only serves your ego, does it really need to be there? Probably not. In 2002 I had the priveledge of working with Kevin "Caveman" Shirely at the now defunk Hit Factory NYC. He produced my band Cyde, which now is called SKIN. We are working on a new release. New and old songs from that lineup are on my player. Here, in no particular order are some of the artists that I have worked with.........Cyde/Skin, The DeMarco Brothers, Jani Lane (of Warrant), Kevin DuBrow (of Quiet Riot), Dave Brooks, Elijah Black, Hypocrit, Ligion, John Mercer, Colin John, Seven Oclock Chicken, The Vincent Ruby Trio, and more recording sessions than I can remember. Play musically, play for the song, and play like you mean it. Don't bring a knife to a gunfight.
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Member Since: 08/09/2006
Band Members: Adam Mercer-Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Influences: Bonzo, Ringo, Ginger, Stewart, Charlie, Alex, Dave, Ed, Philly Jo, Poppa Jo, Elvin, Tony, Max, Joe, Buddy, Louie, Gene, and all the other Bad Motherfuckers that I can't remember now.
Sounds Like: Your favorite drummer without all the selfserving, overplaying bullshit. "Hey man did you like the huge fill?.....Yea I loved the way it stepped on the vocal and was not only inappropriate, but completely out of time as well". Support the song at all costs and groove like your Mom's life depended on it!
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Esperanza Spalding - I Know You Know (Live In Detroit)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS0N0vzARag 24 years old and on the faculty at Berkely school of Music.
Posted by on Sat, 01 Nov 2008 09:54:00 GMT

Traffic

Straighten your hat, pull your pants up, turn that shit down,  and drive your fucking car with the seat in an upright position so you can see.  It's not a rap video where everyone is watchin...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:15:00 GMT

Something for Josh Miktarians Daughter

A friend of mine had a suggestion of something that people that knew Josh Miktarian, could do for his daughter.  She will be growing up without her father and only knowing the information that he...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Full Time Job

Taking a cue from my bro EB Tuznik, I decided to do some writting, venting, contemplating, complimenting, questioning.  I recently applied and will most likely get a "Day Job".  I had feelin...
Posted by on Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:06:00 GMT