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Kirk Stallings

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Pop Rocks! Nov. '07 at Bogart's in Apple Valley, MN

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30-something versatile drummer originally from Tarboro, NC, grew up in Bristol, TN and now live in the Minneapolis, MN area. Been playing in various rock, r&b, pop, and country bands since I was 15. I went the school band route and eventually went to East Tennessee State University on a music scholarship...played in the orchestra and played snare drum in the marching band.
Had the privilege of being a part of the Nashville music scene and playing/touring with some well-known country artists for a few years as well before coming back to Minnesota (my adopted home state). After taking a break from gigging to focus on "normal" life for a while, I'm finally finding the time to get it going again...and having fun seeing what the Minneapolis music scene is all about.
I also have an on-going home-recording project with a small group of fellow Rush fans/musicians around the country. We call ourselves "Digtial Men" and we enjoy the many challenges of recording Rush's songs and trying to make them sound authentic. *****************************************************
I'm currently playing with "Pop Rocks", a fun, high-energy Minneapolis-area cover band that plays all the great rock and pop from the 80's through today. I also try to stay active in the Minneapolis R&B scene and enjoy getting funky at least as much as I enjoy rocking the Def Lep, Bon Jovi, Guns, etc.Kirk - drumming

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Member Since: 7/31/2007
Band Website: poprocksrocks.com
Influences: Jeff Porcaro, Neil Peart, Kenny Aronoff, Rande Sanderbeck, Skip Campbell, Stewart Copeland, Michael Bland, Dave Weckl, J.D. Blair, Steve Smith, Jonathan Moffett, Vinnie Colaiuta, Ricky Lawson, Gavin Harrison, Dennis Chambers, .... but mostly tons of talented players that I've seen and interacted with in clubs and other venues and tried to learn a thing or two from their performances and advice.
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