Derek Kerswill
Tangents, Kingdom of Sorrow
Profile
With MEINL since:
2001
Birthday:
April 04, 1973
Zodiac Sign:
Aries
Place of birth:
Wilmington, DE
Currently living in:
Lunenburg, MA
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
Drumming since:
10 years old
Car that you currently drive:
Subaru Forester
Not counting on drums what do you do for fun:
Spend time with my wife and family
Favorite Food:
Anything vegetarian, Thai, Mexican
Favorite Drink:
Espresso and Margaritas
Teacher:
Heart, soul and John Bonham
Highlight of your career so far:
Playing with Pantera and Slayer at Yokohama Arena (Japan), touring with Seemless - spreading the rock n roll soul gospel, and being able to play in bands I TRULY love
Drumming strengths:
Groove, timing, tuning, power and FEEL!
Drumming means to me:
As aggressive as I play, it's the most meditative state I achieve.....
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Play along to slower tempos (between 50 and 70) and hip-hop records. Always keep an open mind, challenge yourself, let songs BREATHE, and FEEL what you play!
How would you describe yourself:
Optimistic, positive,having too much energy, friendly, passionate, dedicated
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
I stayed true to myself, never compromised my vision or my relationships, and I NEVER did anything just for money.
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