{"id":5,"date":"2011-02-11T11:01:57","date_gmt":"2011-02-11T18:01:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rockymarvel.com\/?p=5"},"modified":"2022-10-04T12:35:44","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T19:35:44","slug":"drum-professional-that-makes-you-look-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/rockymarvel.com\/?p=5","title":{"rendered":"Session & Touring Drummer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When I was a younger man, I would tell you how great I thought I was.\u00a0 Now, on the North side of 50, I will tell you what I believe.\u00a0 I believe in doing my best.\u00a0 I believe in everyone doing their best.\u00a0 I believe in playing in time.\u00a0 I believe in playing for the song.\u00a0 I believe in playing the very best gear you can.\u00a0 I believe in playing the same show every night.\u00a0 I believe in showmanship.\u00a0 I believe in dressing on stage like a pro.\u00a0 I believe in BEING a pro.\u00a0 I believe in making my artist proud that they hired me.\u00a0 I believe in “Thank you’s”.\u00a0 I believe in treating everyone from the janitor to the buyer with dignity & gratitude.<\/p>\n

3 quotes that have deepened my intent in the last 20 years:\u00a0 Neil Peart: “What is the most excellent thing I can do today?”\u00a0 Gene Simmons: “They work hard for their money.\u00a0 So, I’m gonna work hard for their money!”\u00a0 Vinnie Colaiuta: “I do my very best to play with highest integrity & sincerity possible.”<\/p>\n

In 35 years of professionally playing drums, I’ve had the real honor of touring & recording with the NELSON, Michael McDonald, Bellamy Brothers, John Schneider, Pat Green, Dennis Quaid, John Rich (Big & Rich), Suzy Bogguss, Michael Martin Murphey, Tanya Tucker, Governor Mike Huckabee, Michael & Kevin Bacon, G\u00f6l\u00e4 (Swiss artist), Hal Ketchum, Larry Gatlin, Johnny Lee, Tom Astor (German artist), Brent Bourgeious, Phil Keaggy, Eddy Raven, Rick Cua, Ceili Rain & a few others.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I attended Berklee College of Music.<\/p>\n

I’m very proud to endorse and\/or play Sonor drums, Paiste cymbals, Aquarian drumheads, DrumDots, Agner & Promark drumsticks, Roland electronics, Meinl percussion, TreeWorks chimes, Roc-N-Soc thrones & my trusty TuneBot!\u00a0 I’ve got GREAT gear!!<\/p>\n

Also, in 2009, I got my Commercial Driver’s License class A-55 & 57.\u00a0 Those classifications mean that I can pull a trailer.\u00a0 Furthermore, I have NOT been arrested.\u00a0 So, I can drive in Canada!\u00a0 Anyway, I’ve driven literally hundreds of thousands of miles behind the wheel of a coach.\u00a0 Again beliefs: I believe in driving calm.\u00a0 I believe in driving professionally.\u00a0 I believe in keeping everyone asleep.\u00a0 I believe in driving smoooooooth!<\/p>\n

Finally, I’m a pretty easy guy to go down the road with.\u00a0 I always strive to do my best on stage & frankly, I expect all my colleagues to do their best as well.\u00a0 Call me, text me or email me. \u00a0Then, relax knowing that your drum chair issues are over.<\/p>\n

Best regards, Rocky<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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