I am Trip the drummist & I believe you came here to be entertained.
I HOPE YOU ARE...
About the age of 7 it was when I first played the drums as a set & not just beating on things. HA!
When I broke that kit my grandparents figured that my infatuation with drumming would be over, NOT!
I learned to rebuild!
Of course it's much nicer to just have a kit to play & not mess with that creative shit, but thats my nature in life.
Creating all types of things, that is where my true talent lies.
If I wasn't such a good actor I would never be the musician I am today & if it wasn't for music I'd never be the FREEK I am today!
I grew up in Reeferside, CA. I.E. Punx not dead!
I started playing as a drummer for punk & metal bands & eventually started writting some really weird shit in private.
I evolved over some time enough to start puting fourth more effort in seeking direction & order for the projects & bands that I've played with untill I was creating my own bands & projects.
Emanon is by far, the best variety of sounds & styles that I've been searching for throughout my musical journey in life..
I also have 100% say so in my personal material as well as completely enjoy the material that Tamara has created..
Tami is probably the best partner in music that I've ever had the privilage to work with, I plan to keep going with what we have until we're bigger than life. I believe in dis-belief, but this shit ROCKS!
MY TOP 6 INFLUENCES:
1. Neil Peart : RUSH
2. Bill Bruford : YES; KING CRIMSON
3. Keith Moon : THE WHO
4. Ginger Baker : CREAM
5. John Bonham : LED ZEPPELIN
6. Dave Lombardo : SLAYER
Although there are alot of drummers that I admire, this is the list that has not changed since I was about 10 or 11 years old, other than Dave Lombardo who was added to the list after the first Slayer album!
My favorite band has been Alice in Chains since just before they put out Facelift.
Of course when it comes to music in general, I like all types & styles.
My favorite types of music is when it's powerful & deep, the kind that moves your soul & gives you mental pictures.
Her name is TAMEARA KITANA & she is a PEARL EXPORT.
I use only SABIAN CYMBALS & PEARL HARDWARE.
My choice of purcussive tools are PEARL AFRO & LP PERCUSSION.
I have been through many kits over the years & this is truly my set up of choice.
The drum layout consists of a 20" kick, 14" snare, 8" 10" 12" 13" & 14" toms & a 14" Fl. tom.
