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Ian Harris

About Me

Ian attended music school for three years and has been involved with bands since the age of 12 and has recorded several albums, as well as making loads of radio and TV appearances. His notable success was with his own band, achieving a chart album, culminating in several tours.
He has also worked with such artists as , Chris Rea, Tony Hadley, Nitin Sawhney, Louise Cookman and the highly acclaimed progressive band Deep.He is now working and touring with Karanataka.
www.karnataka.netmx.co.uk
What the papers say:
Rhythm Magazine.." Extremely professional in terms of presentation and performance, obviously hes seriously talented."
Guitarist Magazine.." Impressively tight"
Ian Jones (Karnataka).."He's done a fantastic job - taking the sound and dynamics to a new level! We took our time looking for and auditioning drummers to find the right person and it has certainly paid off!"
Nominated for BEST LIVE DRUMMER 2008 by the Classic Rock Society 2008
Ian is now working as the Drummer with internationally renowned progressive rock/celtic band Karnataka. And is looking forward to touring again this summer.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 21/10/2005
Band Members: ..
Influences: In no order: Jon Hisman, Billy Cobham, Buddy Rich, Zakir Hussain, Gene Kruper, Neil Peart, Phil Collins, Trilok Gurtu, Stewart Copland.
Sounds Like: Ian Harris!!

Ian uses:

Pearlmasters Mahogany Custom Drums.

10" 12" 14" Toms all loaded with Remo Pinstripe skins
22" x 18" Bass drum With a Remo Powerstroke 3 Head
14" x 5" Ltd. Ed. Pearl Mahogany Snare With a Remo coated Pinstripe head
12" x 3" Pearl Fire Cracker Snare with A Remo Ambassador head

6" 8" 10" Rototoms
2 x Yamaha Drum Pads with a DTExtreme Brain

Cymbals:
Sabian Custom Hand Hammered:
14" Hi Hats
10" Splash
16" Medium Thin Crash
18" Medium Crash/Ride
20" Medium Ride
18" Heavy China

Vic Firth 5A Drum sticks (one Nylon tipped and one Wooden Tipped)

Record Label: It was MCA, then was Virgin, but now its Immrama.
Type of Label: Indie

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