Nikki Lane Taylor, AKA “The Nikster†is recognized as a professional drummer/ vocalist for hire, notorious for her rock-n-roll persona, hard hitting and versatility. Born in Pittsburgh, PA. Her family planted roots in the San Francisco Bay Area. Growing up in a family with a strong musical background made it easy for her to adapt to the lifestyle. Nikki's father Mel Taylor (a graduate of the Berklee School of Music in Boston) was a major influence on her. He had a music room in the house filled with a wide variety of musical instruments, where she spent the majority of her time as a child. Recognizing her natural talent immediately, family and friends encouraged Mel to spend more time teaching her. Although she was introduced to every instrument known to man, she gravitated toward drums. Eager to learn, she discovered hand percussion; taking lessons on Congas, Djembe and Timbales & began writing lyrics and singing early in life. She was given her first drum set when she was three years old & she’s been hitting the skins ever since.In 1995 she decided to leave everything behind & relocate to Los Angeles. Within months of arriving to LA, she had several recording sessions booked & was performing on a regular basis. She has studied with Mike Manginni (Steve Vai & Extreme), Ivan De Prume (White Zombie), Stephen Perkins (Janes Addiction) & Bobby Rock (session drummer).Nikki has played with a growing list of bands— Moby Chick, If 6 were 9, The Delphines; a pop/ punk trio fronted by Kathy Valentine (Go Go’s), Aztec Circus w/ Matt Sorum on guitar & lead vocals (G-n-R, Velvet Revolver) and Kevin Martin & the Hiwatts fronted by Kevin Martin (Candlebox).
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