drumsolo

 HISTORY

I started out as a church drummer where I played drums for about 7 years. Soon after I ended up as a gospel drummer, playing in various venues and did that for about 12 years. During that time I joined a pop music band(Deluxe), for weddings, festivals, clubs and bars. and we have grown to become one of the most sought-after bands in the region.

After 11 years we seperated and I  joined a pop/rock band Diezl where we entered a compatition called the Clash of the coverbands. Here we won first prize and have had many great performances since: big venues, festivals and support acts. 

I have worked on this project of and on for about 15 years. 

During that time I started Kinda Black: "the Urban Dance Experience" with 6 dancers and a professional cheorgafer.

This was a project that was entirely focused on the modern live shows of, among others, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake,  Rihanna and Destiny's Child.  It was the largest project I had done up to that point. 

That project lasted for about 12 years.

Before the time I played with Diezl, I came into contact with Jos Zoomer (drummer of the legendary Dutch rock/metal band Vandenberg). A world-class drummer who toured with Kiss and Ozzy Osborne as the opening act in America and Japan. I spent many hours with him, drumming together and getting to learn a lot of techniques from him. Besides that, I heard many insider stories about how touring and studio projects went in those days.  And to this day he is still a good friend of mine

I have also had the opportunity to work on many studio projects, ranging from drumming to vocals. Due to a highschool friend who was a soundengineer, working for television and had his own studio.  And of course we also recorded some things ourselves, like the song: "Is this Love"  by Whitesnake

Over the years I played with several musicians and bands varying from jazz, to blues,  pop, to rock,  and gospel to R&B and dance.   All and all I've been a musician for almost 30 years and still going and learning.

And as of 2024 I have been the drummer of the Dire Straits Tribute band: On the Night

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