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B.Battersby

About Me

Got hooked on music and drumming when I was 9 and have sought opportunities to improve and participate ever since. I've been in orchestras, jazz bands, marching bands, percussion ensembles, rock bands, contemporary christian & gospel groups, drum circles, and choirs; absolutely enjoy live, tight, dynamic performances in almost any musical genre. Whether a listener or participant, really "cooks my stew" to be there! Oh yeah, my "day job"? Owner/manager of a place we call CornerStone Music - downtown Clermont, FLA. Small store~BIG MUSIC.

“We contend that for a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle. ” Winston Churchill
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/19/2007
Band Members: NuBorn Relic: Dave Pederson-Lead Vocal, Guitar Marlene Pederson-Bass, Lead and Background Vocal Donnie John-Keys, Lead and Background Vocal Richie Formato-Lead/Rhythm Guitar, Background Vocal Bob Battersby-Drums, Background Vocal******************************************************* **********************Brutha Niel & the Real Deal: Tim Nielsen-Guitar, Vocal Tom Shuman-Bass, Vocal Casey Hurley-Guitar, Vocal, Harp Bob Battersby-Drums www.bruthaniel.com
Influences: Truly countless and I'm guilty of DUI (Drumming Under the Influence), but some of the bands, musicians, teachers & directors include: Tower of Power, Blood, Sweat, and Tears, Steely Dan, Genesis, Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, nearly anything from STAX or MOTOWN Studios, Max Roach, Miles Jaye, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson, Ringo Starr, David Garibaldi, Jabo Starks, Clyde Stubblefield, Liberty Devitto, Joe Morello, Bernie Dresel, Rick Moratta, Russ Miller, J.R. Robinson, Walfredo Reyes, Jr., Phil Collins, Steve Jordan, Jeff Pocaro, Ricky Lawson, Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie, Ed Soph, Ed Thigpen, Keith Carlock, Bill Schafer, Norman C. Dietz, Jack Saunders, Bob Hohner, David Ryan, Will Denton... {to be continued}

Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Passing of Pop Winans

Got the sad news this AM that Mr. Winans had died overnight.  I won't pretend that I knew him well or that we we're close, but he did make an impact. The first time he visited the store, knew greatnes...
Posted by on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:40:00 GMT

Bull in a china shop

Well, not exactly, but I'm pretty sure some think that with a drummer in a guitar store!  I work in a shop that is growing towards full-service, but we're best known for guitars.  Handle two of the be...
Posted by on Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:13:00 GMT

Styx - Blue Collar Man (Live)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlVaC1DWrOs Simple driving rock! "Blue collar drumming" at it's best.
Posted by on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT

Voted early...

Make sure you vote---won't go all political on any of you...do your homework (history, current events, future hopes,US Constitution, belief system & conscience, etc).  Be especially good to t...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:25:00 GMT

Turn off the news; put on the blues

If you're waiting for some good news on this financial mess, can save you some time and trouble.  There is and will be none.  Better know who your friends are,  love up on your family, ...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:38:00 GMT

A drummer at choir practice

Don't know if I'll be able to stay with it, but had the pleasure of attending the first rehearsal of the second season for the Garden Community Choir in Winter Garden, FL (about 10 miles from home).&n...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Aug 2008 19:33:00 GMT

Make love, not war...More than words

Just got home from seeing two talented bands at the Orland HOB.  Loved the tightness of both bands and the energy of EXTREME.  "More Than Words" is probably their best known commercial succe...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:59:00 GMT