James Heatley
The Answer
Profile
With MEINL since:
2006
Place of birth:
Belfast, Ireland
Currently living in:
On the road, but Downpatrick, Co. Down, Ireland when I get a chance
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
Drumming since:
Age 15
Car that you currently drive:
Too embarrassing to tell...Renault 5
Not counting on drums what do you do for fun:
NASCAR Racing, Arm Wrestling, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Herding Cattle...
Favorite Food:
Italian, Indian, Vegitarian
Favorite Drink:
Red Wine at home, Whiskey Sours on tour, Coca-Cola always and Powerade on stage
Teacher:
Me
Highlight of your career so far:
Getting signed to Albert Production's (AC/DC's publishing company). Releasing our debut album Rise. Touring Europe, Australia, Japan and getting to support some of my favourite bands such as Deep Purple, Therapy? Whitesnake, Alter Bridge, The Who...
Drumming strengths:
Playing solid and loud with lots of energy
Drumming means to me:
Everything!
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Keep Belivin'. Practice when you can and don't let the bastards grind you down.
How would you describe yourself:
Using words and perhaps a slide show.
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
"I did it my way"
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