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About Me

I am a Musician/Drummer in Birmingham, Alabama. I was born and grew up in a little town, Monroe, Louisiana, and moved to Birmingham in 1990. I also lived and played music on the Austin Texas music scene for a while. I have a lot of wonderful friends local and out of town that care about me. Some bands i have played/recorded with are 13Ghosts, Regia, T-Minus Band, The Kidneys, Mina Mauldin, Heath Green, Vallejo, Topper Price & The Upsetters, Rickie Castrillo, Pyrofish, Gleeson, Supercrush, Tim Boykin Blues Band, The Orchids, Hellcamino, Spacecamp, Blues Dragon, Ultrasonic, Cutgrass, Southern Cynic Tribe, Shame Idols, The Undercovers, Bleeding Hearts Choir, ect. I am currently playing with Chris Scott & The Lovin 44s, Justin Johnson’s Band, Atom Moon, Jesse Payne, Gary Edmonds, as well as recording and playing shows with other musicians. If you are looking for a drummer to record some tracks or play some gigs, send me a message and i will be glad to try to help you out. I do traveling, I play originals and covers. Some styles i play are rock, pop, blues, folk, acoustic, country, some jazz ...
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Member Since: 7/5/2007
Band Members: Mikey Williams plus all the bands he has played with and recorded drums for...
Influences: John Bonham, Mitch Mitchell, Keith Moon, Ginger Baker, Bun E. Carlos, Ringo Starr, Benard Purdie, Jody Stephens, Charlie Watts, Peter Criss, Phil Rudd, Chris Fryer, Buddy Rich, Les Nuby, Dave Grohl, Jimmy Chamberlin, Tom Bagby, Jesse Suttle, Leif Bonerinco, Dale Clover, Mike Gibbins, Brad Armstong, Buzz Russell, Thomas Rhodes, Jason Hamric, Don Tinsley, Topper Price, Jesse Suttle, Justin Johnson, Alan Park, Lonnie Trevino JR.Tom Hausen, Denise Mauldin, Ty Chandler, Frenchie Smith, Max Roach, Gene Krupa, Carson Lamm, Tim Boykin, Bryan Price, Jimi Hendix, Syd Barrett, Brian Wilson/Beach Boys, James Brown, Stax, Motown, Big Star, Badfinger, Beatles, Cherubs, Melvins, Randy Rhoads, Jimmy Smith, Sun Ra, Artie Shaw and i will add more as time goes. There are so many drummers or musicians who have inspired me...
Sounds Like: What Cha Hear On The Player...
Record Label: Flying Sled Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Thank you all for your prayers and get well wishes...

They really helped me get through this past weekend. As some of you know i had to go to the emergency room and be admitted to UAB hospital this past Friday morning. I was getting ready to take a showe...
Posted by Mikey D Williams/Drummer on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 02:40:00 PST

(1980-1984) First Drum Set, Clayton and I, and My First Band...

1980 was not only the beginning of a new decade but a change of scene as well. My folks had been ready to move somewhere else in town plus wanted more room too. We ended up moving into this 4 bedroom ...
Posted by Mikey D Williams/Drummer on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:38:00 PST

1977-1979: Dealing with Failure, Depression, and Watching my My Heros Depart

In 1977 i remember during summer vacation, it seemed like the longest and hottest summer i had ever encountered. Times were changing and little did i know a life changing experience was right around t...
Posted by Mikey D Williams/Drummer on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:50:00 PST

1974-1976 " New Town, Starting School, and Early Adventures of My Childhood...

Around 1974 my parents and i moved from West Monroe across the river to Monroe, LA. It was a 3 bedroom house just about 8 blocks away from Bayou Desierd. For those of you who are not familiar with Lou...
Posted by Mikey D Williams/Drummer on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:59:00 PST

1970-1973: In The Beginning

1970 the year i was born. There was lot going on in our country that year as there still is today in many simularities. Vietnam war, Crooked president(Nixon), and a country trying to find itself again...
Posted by Mikey D Williams/Drummer on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:32:00 PST

New 13Ghosts Review in Pitchfork!

Check it out!!!Cheers,Mikey
Posted by Mikey D Williams/Drummer on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:22:00 PST

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Hope all of you and your families have a awesome & safe Holiday!!Best wishes,Mikey & KimHere are our Christmas Raindeer, Miss Scarlett & Moonpie...
Posted by Mikey D Williams/Drummer on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:42:00 PST

Santa Claus Indicted on 10 Counts of Child Abuse

Thanks: Nicken&39;s Mc&39;NuggetFrãntãstic just looks the other way <msprm name="quality" value="best"> <click the screen dumb ass...
Posted by Mikey D Williams/Drummer on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:10:00 PST

A Very Perry Christmas!

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Posted by Mikey D Williams/Drummer on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:46:00 PST

Led Zeppelin Reunion Show @ O2 Arena 12-10-07

If you are a fan and like to download concerts this show is now available to download at Dimeadozen and The Traders Den. Listening to it now and quality is good and the band is tight as shit. Over 2 h...
Posted by Mikey D Williams/Drummer on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:22:00 PST