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Jay McCluskey

About Me

Hi and welcome to the Jason McCluskey MySpace page. I have been playing drums in all genras of music for over 30 years or there abouts. As well as currently playing with my own group Zambu, who have gained a massive following over the last 12 years, I have been fortunate and privileged to have traveled the world and played with many fine musicians, both live and in the studio. I have listed some of these below. As this MySpace page is relatively new and my technical knowledge of all things percussive far outstrips my technical web knowledge, I thank you for your patience while I build up this online profile of myself! Thank you for visiting and I hope you will either come back from time to time and / or add me to your friends list...........Jay...........

Over my professional career I have been recording and touring with:

Steve Hunt (The Alan Holdsworth Band).

Gregg Nesto.


Shaun Williamson (Eastenders,Ricky Gervais's Extras,and west end shows).
Scotia Prince Band (Cruise ship band).
PowerField.
White City.
AT PRESENT;
Zambu.
Gr8eight including Simon Foster (The Flying Pickets).
Dudley Ross (D.R.G).

Dudley's debut album is finally finished, and here it is for you to own a copy, www.dudleyross.com/shop.html

W.K.Z. Amplification demos.

Chris Tsangarides (legendary engineer/producer) Gary Moore, Thin Lizzy, Judas Priest, Ingwie Malmstien, Black Sabbath, Anvil, Godsized, to name a few.

Jimmie Bone.
Lawrie Bolton.
Robin Burrows.
Steve Rickwood.
Jonathan Noyce (Jethro Tull, Gary Moore, Rick Wakeman).
Paul Booth. (Steve Winwood).
Christophe Godin and Ivan Rougny, (Morglbl).
Ben Mills.
Jayl.
View Jayl's "Sorcery" live video here.
I also teach drums for The Yamaha Music School in Canterbury Kent. And for the Commercial Music Degree Course, (Canterbury Christchurch University,Broadstairs Campus).

Currently using
Mapex Saturn Series(8",10",12",14",16" Toms),20"Bass drum,
Mapex 14"x5.5" Birdseye maple Blackpanther snare drum, Mapex 14"x6.5" bronze hand hammered snare drum,(for live).
Pearl Eliminator double bass drum pedals, 13.1/4" Zildjian K Custom Hybrid Hihats, 12" Zildjian Mastersound A Custom Hihats, 17" Zildjian A Custom Crash, 17" Zildjian Paper Thin Crash, 18" Sabian Neil Peart Paragon crash, 16" Paiste Signature Crash, 9" Sabian Splash, 10" Zildjian Splash, 14" Zildjian China Trash, 18" Zildjian K China, 22" Zildjian K Heavy Ride.
I would like to thank Paul Barnes for my live sound in Zambu, and all at Music Bay (Folkestone) and a big thanks to Andy Race for looking after my tuning and tech. support.(Thanks mate!!)
"THE NOTE THAT TOLD A THOUSAND TALES" VIDEO CLIPS

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/18/2007
Band Website: www.zambu.co.uk
Band Members:

Jay McCluskey

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Influences: Drumming

Simon Phillips (Toto), Phil Gould (Level 42), John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Ian Paice (Deep Purple), Stuart Copland (The Police), Phil Collins (Genesis), Steve Smith (Journey- Vital Information), Jeff Porcaro (Toto – Deceased... god bless 'im), Billy Cobham, Jonathan Mover, Mark Brzezicki (Big Country), Nick Mason (Pink Floyd), Steve Gadd, Stevie Wonder, Narada Michael Walden, Harvey Mason, Vinnie Colaiuta, Neil Peart (Rush), Pierre Van Der Linden (Focus), Mark Craney (Gino Vanelli), Bob C. Benburg (Supertramp), Liberty Devito (Billy Joel), Will Calhoun (Living Color), Alex Van Halen (Van Halen), Terry Bozzio, Manu Kache,Dave Weckl, Ringo, Tony Williams, Lenny White, Alfonse Mouzon, Buddy Rich, and many more..

Musical

The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Andrea Bocelli, Steely Dan, Gino Vanelli, Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder, Toto, Journey, Mahavishnua Orchestra, Level 42, Chic, Narada Michael Walden, It Bites, Kiss, The Jam, Elvis, The Police, Sting, Rush, Genesis, Yes, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, Jeff Beck, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Phil Collins, Prince, Nik Kershaw,The Who, and most recently Muse, Dream Theater, Ben Folds,and Gavin Mcgraw........Legend (Live)

Sounds Like: All of the above, and a bit of me tipped on top !!
Record Label: Harmony Label
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Christophe Godin and Dudley Ross, ( Live ).

I will be playing two shows with Dudley Ross and French guitarist Christophe Godin. The first on the 26th March, at Horizons Bar on the Broadstairs Campus at Christchurch University.  The Second on th...
Posted by on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:39:00 GMT

"The Note That Told A Thousand Tales", IS ON SALE

Hi All, well Dudley's debut album is finally finished, and here it is for you to own a copy, www.dudleyross.com/shop.htmlAmazing players and great tunes, love to know what you think?Jay..
Posted by on Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Dudley Ross Debut Album Launch.

The album launch of  "The Note That Told A Thousand Tales"  will take place on the 27/4/09 at The Gulbenkian Theater in Canterbury.Many great guests on the night will be performing alongside Dudley. S...
Posted by on Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:59:00 GMT

The Note That Told A Thousand Tales

Currently recording a debut album for Dudley Ross, entitled,"THE NOTE THAT TOLD A THOUSAND TALES"Eleven amazing tunes,which I have been lucky and brave enough to have played all drum parts and some pe...
Posted by on Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:15:00 GMT