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JD - Groove Junkie

Layin' down the phatness...

About Me

GROOVE is where my heart is at... I'm all about filling the time!! Laying good foundations for my artists to build from! I live to play live and I thrive in the Studio... my music is my lifeline!! I've played for crowds of thousands and I've played for crowds of one... I have plenty of experiences both in my music and my life that have brought me to the place I am now!! I believe you have to have the right gear for the job and invest heavily in myself to this gain(www.geckodrums.com DW & Zildjian). I'm always gathering new toys (see pics) and will do my best to provide the sound you are looking for!! I live for diversity and will try my hand at any style but its gotta have soul... Its got to stir the heart and move my feet... I'm always looking for the next challenge! So... your call....

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/27/2005
Band Website: geckodrums.com
Band Members: Just the boy you see before you... JD... playing drums for whoever asks nicely and whose music moves me and gets me in the groove!! Currently working with Hella Cholla (aka Will Betts & Hannah Yadi), Ashley Hicklin, AamirSoul, Omarose, Chris O'Gorman, Kyle Andrews, and SoundMill studios.
Influences: I like to keep it diverse but here goes, Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band), Stuart Copeland (Police), Steve Gadd (just about everyone), Gerald Heyward (Mary J. Blige), Zoro (Lenny Kravitz), Mitch Mitchell (Jimi Hendrix), Jon Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Chad Smith (RHCP), Horacio Hernandez (Latin God), Eric Greene (Jill Scott) and oh so many more... oh and this!!!

Sounds Like: Hopefully... any of the above as much as possible!!! I'm working hard to become a well rounded and grounded player! I have three completely different sounding kits (see pics) and five different snares (so far) so am capable of providing a sound you'll be happy with!!Just let me know what sound you want and I'll do my best to bring it... !!!
Record Label: Freelance drummer available for studio/live work..
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

New Skyrack Jam Night...

So then all you crazy people... thought I'd better let you know about this Jam Night I'm involved with!! It happens every thursday night and we kick off about 10pm. You can find us in the Skyrack Bar ...
Posted by JD - Groove Junkie on Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:43:00 PST

Is that me singing... ????

As many of you are asking if those are my dulcit tones on the recordings I've posted... I have to point out that they aren't!! They are in fact the soulful and delectable verbalisations of my good fri...
Posted by JD - Groove Junkie on Mon, 22 May 2006 12:16:00 PST