I play a stellar air guitar.

I played the saxophone in high school and really enjoyed it. If I had a lot of leisure time, I'd love to pick it up again and join a rock band. (Not really interested in jazz or a traditional band at this point.)

I'd love to be able to play the piano or violin. At some point, I hope to take lessons.

I've played guitar on and off for about a decade. I play as a hobby. Some of my gear includes:

'04 Gibson Les Paul '57 reissue goldtop (currently with Seymour Duncan Antiquities)
'00 PRS Singlecut
'89 Marshall 2554 1x12 combo
'82 Marshall JCM 800 2204
'84 Marshall JCM 800 2203
mid 80's Marshall 4x12 cab
Dr. Z Z-Best 2x12 cab (G12-H30 / Vintage 30)

I've been thinking about getting an ES-335 or an SG to add a little more sonic diversity.

Howsabout listing the top 5 artists/instrumentalists that have influenced your style/approach?

I was a lead guitar player for a few years, but went back to my first love of drums.

Guitars:
68' Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty"
84' American Strat
69' Plexi Marshall Head and stack
80's something Marshall JCM series 100 watt stack.
Assorted foot pedals from TS-9 Tube screamer to Boss OD-1

Drums:
Currently playing Yamaha Stage Custom w/ 20' Dixon as second kick drum
Zildjian Cymbals
Gebraltor Hardware
Taye pedals

Guitars and Drums... my 4 year old loves teh drums as well... fun to watch him tear my gear up. :-(

Gerri Mulligan
Gerri Mulligan
Gerri Mulligan
Lenny Pickett
John Coltrane

John Bonham - Led Zeppelin
Neil Peart - Rush
Will Calhoun - Living Colour
Steven Drozd - Flaming Lips
Stewart Copeland - The Police

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There's no way I could list my inspirations...I have way too much stuff in my head.

I go through phases, so I've been influenced by everything from the Scorpions to Radiohead to Queens of the Stone Age to Jane's Addiction to Led Zeppelin to Our Lady Peace to Ministry.

1. Matt Sorum (the reason I became a drummer)
2. Tommy Alderidge
3. Joey Kramer
4. VinnyAppiece
5. Vergil Denoti