Bob Duda

Hello, Hello, Hello! Bob here, or most know me as ThunderBob!
I started playing drums at the age of 4 and never looked back. After High School I joined up with some buddies to form the first band I was ever in, Thin Ice which played numorous back yard parties & park events. Fast forward ahead 10 years I have performed in the L.A. based headlining acts Elephant Gun, SHY BOY and TAKARA. TAKARA featured Jeff Scott Soto as vocalist/producer and during that time we released 3 CD's worldwide to critical aclaim & recognition. Takara is alive and well so check them out at www.takararocks.com or their MySpace page.
From 1998-2001, I emulated Tico Torres in an L.A. Bon Jovi tribute band, which had the pleasure one night, of jamming onstage with the King Of Swing himself, Richie Sambora. I have been performing and traveling in various tribute bands for the past ten years and during that time have performed at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Riverfest in Chicago, the Rain Day festival in PA, Puerto Rico and countless local & semi local venues. Also hired to play for local radio events featuring the Mark & Brian Poker Tournement for KLOS radio, Arrowfest 93.1, KCAL in San Bernadino and KOMP radio in Las Vegas.CURRENT PROJECTS:
This is a great hard rockin' melodic band destined for success! Check out the Cauze's page and my calander to check out a show near you!
GRAVEL ROAD
***COMING SOON***This is gonna be a rockin' county band & I do mean ROCKIN'. We plan on hitting the club's, casinos, state fairs and anywhere else that will have us. The band is currently seeking a guitarist & bass player, feel free to drop me or the band a message if interested.
BAD MEDICINE-the Bon Jovi Tribute
I get the pleasure of filling in as Tico a few times a year with these guys either on the east Coast or when they come out West. They are from New York and are the best Jovi tribute out there.
CURRENT GEAR
DRUMS:

Colbalt fade w/ black hardware:
Toms - 8”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16” Floor
Kick - 18”x22”
Snare – 5.5”x14”
Snare – COMING SOON - Pearl Tico Torres signature snare
CYMBALS:

14” Dark Energy Hats (Alpha Heavy TOP), (2) 16” 2002 Crash, 16” 2002 Rock Crash, 18” 2002 Rock Crash, 18” Prototype China, 20” Sound Formula ride
HARDWARE:
Pearl stands & pedals
Roc-n-Soc drum throne. The Best seat in the house!
STICKS:

Power 5a Nylon tip
Sugar Maple 5B
ACCESSORIES:

Drum Gloves
I also enjoy concert photography and a slideshow of my work is to your left as well as throughout the "pics" section so check 'em out and leave a comment or two.
Thanks for stopping by this little MYSPACE page look around, have some fun.
FLASHROCK ROAD TRIP with THE CAUZE Rock Music Video
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