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David Picking

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About Me

I'm a British-born drummer, composer and remixer, now living in Vancouver, Canada.
I've released two albums of electronic/ambient music under the name Rhinoceros , remixed artists including Bass Communion and Sweet Billy Pilgrim , and produced and mixed the album 'My Hotel Year' by respected British vocalist Tim Bowness .
As a drummer, I record and perform with a variety of Vancouver-based artists, including Red and Tim Gerwing .

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/7/2006
Band Website: burningshed.com/store/rhinoceros/
Influences: Some favourite music: Stina Nordenstam, Sparklehorse, Tom Waits, David Sylvian, Beck, The Beatles, Rufus Wainwright, Ben Christophers, Laura Veirs, Brian Eno, Crowded House, Hayden, Mike Doughty, Papa M, DJ Shadow

Some favourite drummers: Steve Jansen, Ringo Starr, Yuval Gabay, Stewart Copeland, Steve Jordan, Zigaboo Modeliste
Sounds Like: Rice crackers and green tea
Record Label: Rice Monster/Burning Shed
Type of Label: Indie