
Colin Berrill
The Flaws, Mercy Killers
Profile
With MEINL since:
2008
Birthday:
January 06, 1983
Place of birth:
Dublin, Ireland
Currently living in:
Dundalk, Co Louth, Ireland
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
Drumming since:
the age of 11
Car that you currently drive:
Mercedes Sprinter
Not counting on drums what do you do for fun:
Spend time at home with family and friends
Favorite Food:
Mexican Food
Favorite Drink:
Smithwicks
Teacher:
Ma dad (Gene Berrill), Pat Waller and every other drummer that influenced me.
Highlight of your career so far:
Playing Glastonbury festival 2008
Drumming strengths:
Energy and ability to adapt to many different genres
Drumming means to me:
Everything. My life revolves around drums. If I am not playing them, I am building, selling or teaching them. I am always around drums.
Advice for up and coming drummers:
If you put in the hours at the beginning it will pay off in the end! Listen and learn and make sure you enjoy what you're playing.
How would you describe yourself:
Easy going laid back kind of guy. I don't take life too seriously.
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
I had seen the world, had fun and made the most of every opportunity that came my way.