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Olly Taylor

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About Me

I started learning Piano when I was about five. By age 8, I had mastered the Swing Song and March of the Middle C Twins and I decided it was time for a new challenge. I took up the Clarinet and hooked up with Mrs. Scott's wind band where I ended up playing Tenor Sax and later, Drums.
Playing the Sax opened up loads of opportunities for me, including the chance to join the Wirral Schools Big Band under the musical direction of Dave Semans. Whilst a member of the Big Band I was fortunate to meet some very talented musicians and gain loads of playing experience on drums and sax.
Drums and Percussion have become the focus of my time. I have played loads of great gigs and shows over the years, including a great summer tour with my 3 brothers as 'Taylor', playing to some big audiences across the country. I still continue to write with my brothers and we have a few projects in the pipeline. I am currently playing all around the place with a few different bands. Check out the gigs section on where to catch us.
I am always looking to get involved with exciting new projects as a drummer or producer/engineer. Please give me a shout if you think I might be interested in your next project.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/24/2007
Band Website: ollytaylor.com
Influences: Artists/Producers:

Stevie Wonder
Michael Jackson
Brian Wilson/Beach Boys
The Beatles
Elton John
ELO
Ray Charles
Randy Newman
Elton John
Madness
Steely Dan
Supertramp
Genesis
Queen
Sting and The Police
Jimi Hendrix
The Blues Brothers
Phil Spector
Quincy Jones
Jeff Lynne
George Martin
Marvin Gaye
The Four Tops
Smokey Robinson
David Bowie
Otis Redding
James Jamerson
Sonny Rollins
Herbie Hancock
Charlie Parker
Courtney Pine
Motown stuff
And the list goes on...

Drummers/Percussionists:
Abe Laboriel Jr.
Billy Ward
Curt Bisquera
?uestlove
Vinnie Colaiuta
Alex Acuna
Steve Gadd
John Blackwell
Hal Blaine
Ringo
Benny Benjamin
Pistol Allen
Uriel Jones
Jack Ashford
Mitch Mitchell
Ray Cooper
Phil Collins
Chester Thompson
Steve Jordan
Andy Miles
Stephen Leyland
Tom McCabe
Paul Walker
Type of Label: None