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 John "Brad" BradburyBand: The Specials I have played Pearl Drums for on and off for forty years. On a couple of occasions in the past I have tried other makes but have always returned to Pearl. The kits are solid and sound perfect, and let`s face it they have to be a bit “Special” anyway. -Which Drummer or band influenced you most into playing drums? My main influences were Al Jackson Jr. And Sly Dunbar -Who in your mind are the drummers of tomorrow, who has caught you eye? I am proud to say my son Elliot has a great future ahead of him. It is my opinion that those of us who can combine ethnic styles will be the drummers of the future. -What do you like most about being a drummer? When playing live I have a ringside seat to the mayhem that goes on around the stage, sometimes it`s like a front row seat at the comedy store. Our band has a sense of humour onstage that is second to none. I find the responsibility a buzz and the need to provide a solid background for the other performers keeps you foused on and off stage. -What is the worst thing that has happened to you during a show? Fell backwards off the riser once and got sandwiched jack-knife style between riser and wall. -What do you practice and for how long? I usually practice drums and vibraphone in my home studio day on day off, obviously when you are on tour it isn`t always practical apart from sound checks. -What is your best advice to a young drummer wanting to make it in this industry? Same as 3 really, move around the styles and try and make the “unusual” the “usual” style of the future. More info:
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