BAND PROFILES

Kevin 'Thumper Travis' Alderson  - Drums

Name
Kevin Alderson

Stage Name
Thumper Travis

Equipment
TAMA Imperialstar Drums, 22" Kick Drums, 13" Rack Tom, 14" Rack Tom, 16" Floor Tom, 18" Floor tom, 14" Snare Drum. 16" Zildjian Crash, 18" Zildjian Crash, 18" Oriential China Trash, 14" Dyno Beat Hi-Hats, DW 7000 Pedals

Describe yourself in three words
Very hard working
 
One item you're never caught without
Drum key (comes in very handy)

Who or what do you think is overrated?
Emo Bands

And underrated?
Drummers!

Proudest musical (or other) achievement
Learning the drum parts for the whole of Metallica's Master Of Puppets album

Most embarrassing on stage moment
Falling up the drum riser at a gig in front of 400 people

Most embarrassing album on your shelf:
Michael Jackson's greatest hits

Favourite bands/musicians:
Bands: Metallica, Judas Priest, Pantera, Dream Theater
Musicians: Mike Portnoy, Scott Travis, Lars Ulrich

Favourite Album:
Top two are Images & Words - Dream Theater and Master Of Puppets - Metallica

Favourite meal:
A greasy fry up

Favourite drink 
Anything alcoholic

Favourite toy as a child
My sisters pram (I was only 3...) 

Favourite movie
Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas

Favourite word
Oh, Shit!

Favourite Journey
Travelling to gigs

Greatest fear
Falling from a great height

Worst trait
Speaking before thinking, I end up pissing people off sometimes

Worst trait in others
Selfishness

Most unappealing habit?
Scratching my balls

First thing you notice about the opposite sex
A nice smile says it all

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