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HISTORY

I started out as a church drummer and did that for about 7 years. After that 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, 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.

Diezl 2009: Paradiso

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.

Kinda Black promo 2015

Due to a highschool friend who was a sound engineer working for television I also did a lot of studio projects, from drumming to vocals.  Over the years I played with several musicians and bands varying from jazz, blues, gospel, pop, rock, r&b, hip-hop and dance.

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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

Influences

My influences are quite varied. My first real influence was Mike Portnoy(Dream Theater), after that I continued to watch and listen to among others: Tico Torres(Bon Jovi), Thomas Lang(Indepndent), Gerald Hayward(Puf Daddy, Coolio, Janet Jackson), John Blackwell Jr. (Patty Labelle, Prince, Justin Timberlake) Teddy Campbell(BackstreetBoys, Mary Mary, Stevie Wonder), Terry Williams,(Dire Straits) Ray Luzier(Korn), and last but not least, one of my favorites: Brain Fraiser Moore(Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Pink)

Personal note

For me drumming is not just about beating a rhythm. It is the engine of the band, an extension of your feelings and your passion. It determines the atmosphere and tone of the music and the show. 

And I try to express that as much as possible in my drumming, performance and my setup