Gav Gates
Boy Jumps Ship
Profile
With MEINL since:
2011
Birthday:
December 27, 1987
Place of birth:
South Shields, UK
Currently living in:
Newcastle, UK
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
Drumming since:
Age 18
Car that you currently drive:
Ford Fiesta Zetec
Not counting on drums what do you do for fun:
Boxing, Hanging out with the boys and going out for a drink
Favorite Food:
Pepperoni Pizza
Favorite Drink:
Jack Daniels and Coke
Teacher:
Didn't really have a teacher but the guy thats helped me the most is Paul 'Wez' Westgate
Highlight of your career so far:
It sounds corny but being in a band with three of my best friends and headlining and selling out our hometown show was amazing. That was a good night.
Drumming strengths:
Hitting Hard!!
Drumming means to me:
Everything!! Its my main way of expressing myself, it's the only thing that can totally clear my mind and I don't think about anything but what I'm playing.
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Be yourself, find your own style and never give up.
How would you describe yourself:
I'm always full of energy, I'm bit of a joker and I'm very passionate about whatever I do.
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
I gave it my best shot!!
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