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Jay DellIsola

I'm not a kid, I just play one on TV

About Me



I see, I hear, I breathe. I am....
so very grateful to God that I've had a chance to walk this earth and experience this life, especially friends and the people I love. All other things, in particular, music and drumming, have helped shape who I am and what I'm all about.
To anyone that has touched my life in a positive and/or constructive way; I'd like to express my gratitude for your generosity and kindness.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/12/2006
Band Website: dellisola.com - coming soon !
Band Members: I play drums, especially rock, funk, soul and jazz music.

I play DW drums and pedals, Breedlove acoustic, Fender Tele electric guitar, Yamaha Motif synth, Kurzweil PC-88 piano and Zildjian A&K cymbals.
I'd play an old wet sneaker if it sounded good too...
I do audio production in my home studio using Cakewalk Sonar 5.0.

Influences: IN ANY ORDER -
* Dr. Steve Gadd - the definition of a perfect drummer.
* Buddy Rich - the rest of us have still not arrived where he started off.
* Ringo Starr - always understated unique & just plain perfect.
* James Taylor - the perfect soundtrack to my life.
* Eric Johnson - a perfect blend of tone and skill.
* Robbie Robertson - songs that changed my musical compass.
* Rick Danko - heartfelt performances that I will never forget.
* CSNY - highly recommended musical therapy.
* Levon Helm - the man just defines groove.
* Armand Zildjian - passion and respect.
* Lionel Richie - the very best lovesongs on the planet.
* Neil Peart - how to lay down your "A" game on recordings.
* Micky Dolenz - o.k., my first kit was gold sparkle...
* Dave Weckl - inspires me to listen and practice.
* Keith Moon - E=mc2 worked well for him.
* John Belushi - reminds me to stay young at heart and smile more.

most importantly:
Friends.
Mom and my two brothers and their wonderful families.
Dad who I lost on 03-Apr-06. He was a pure craftsman and enormous inspiration. He gave me a lifetime of love and lessons and supported every dream.
Kim and our Kids - why I'm here and so very lucky.
Sounds Like:
Record Label: has some glue on it so it sticks to the vinyl?
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Jim Bogus is Back

Well, I just spent the night tonight in the studio with my cousin Michael (original bass player, vocalist and co-founder) of the Jim Bogus Crew. He brought a box of song lists, music charts, and band ...
Posted by Jay DellIsola on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:03:00 PST

On Musical Influences

IN ANY ORDER -* Dr. Steve Gadd - the definition of a perfect drummer.* Buddy Rich - the rest of us have still not arrived where he started off.* Ringo Starr -> always understated unique & just plain p...
Posted by Jay DellIsola on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:56:00 PST

Life, Drums and the Pursuit of Happiness

I started playing drums at around 10 years old. My Dad bought me a snare drum (orange sparkle) made in Japan of the finest mahogany plywood. I wanted the entire drum kit but Dad expected something "so...
Posted by Jay DellIsola on Fri, 13 Oct 2006 11:53:00 PST