We all have at least one drummer we can credit for being our inspiration to want to play the drums for the first time. Over time your list of favorite drummers may change, but you never forget your first. The drummer that I credit as my inspiration is Frank Edwin Wright III – or as most people know him, Tre Cool drummer for Green Day.
Say what you want about the band or even Tre; he has always been an inspiration in not only musicianship and ability, but also showmanship. You can spin around up in the air on a drum riser all you want and that’s cool, but Tre knows how to shock, entertain, and captivate a crowd with little more then his drum set, sticks, and wit (sometimes a flame and some lighter fluid help too ala Woodstock).
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Last week I read an interesting article posted on the paradiddler about 
Maybe it’s not your ability or your nerves… it could be the way you have your drums positioned. Are they setup to match your body? If not, you could be doing yourself a huge disservice. It’s always a good idea to re-evaluate your setup every once in a while also.
