Drummer TO RISE AGAIN
Nicky Stixx was a stage name with a Tampa-based band, Hollywood Boulevard. Wally sat in as drummer for a year. Part of the deal was to sport some 80’s-Metal fashion, starting with the hair.
Drummers Drawn
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Trendy Topics
THUNDEROUS PA
Some shows begin with a thunderous and crowd-attracting beat.
FEMALE FAVES
Female drummers have taken the throne in Styx, Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, and even Rush!
LEAD-INs
Some songs get counted in with a vocal count, stick-clicks, or an introductory riff
CELEBRITY SOLOS
Songs like Moby Dick, The Mule, and 100,000 Years with Peter Criss entertained Wally & others with lengthy solos
From the Road
STADIUM SHOWS
Hearing the bass thunder through a PA system that blasts out to a mass audience
KIT-STYLES
Strategic angles are set for optimal attacks on cymbals and skins
CAMERA’s EYE
Some prodigy drummers featured online showcase insane skills and techniques
FAT-BACK
Fat-back is nickname for a drumming style emulating such drummers as John Bonham of Led Zeppelin
Travel Tips & Equipment
Don’t leave home without it. As a matter of fact, get a second for the glove box in the vehicle and third one stashed in your gear.
Drummers on the road need to especially have a back up snare skin or a back up snare drum altogether.
Steady schedule? Steady gigs & load-ups call for protecting your drums with cases or bags. Mics and bass pedals need travel TLC too.
The price is usually right on this simple, single-compartment nylon cymbal bag, but replace it as soon as the zipper acts up.
A mic bag is safe & separate space for the electronics. Wipe them down after the gig to avoid oxidation on mics from sweat and beer!
Bring extra tees for the simple comfort of being dry and approachable after each set, so 3-to-5 tees for sure.
Some drummers find the perfect gloves for them, while others use some tape around blister-prone areas.
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Famous Drummer of the Month:
Drummer Activity Books
The first three books of drums and drummer-related word banks.
Attention drummers and music fans! Learn a little about more famous drummers of the past and present with word puzzle terms and descriptions!
Grab some crayons or colored pencils and add color to rendered rockers. But first, you’ll need to visit Amazon.com and search wallykat solutions, a KDP publisher handle
Tap or click above to visit the collection of published activity books by Wally, aka your website host
YBOR CITY GIG
Hairband Hollywood Boulevard needed a drummer & Wally took the gig for a year. The wig and an 80’s tee shirt for gigs was ridiculously mandatory, even during breaks.
From Tampa’s Hard Rock Cafe to bar stages from Ybor’s 7th Avenue and West to Clearwater. It was a hair band menu of energetic 80’s hits that worked me out, indeed.
Former Kits
LIVE COVER-TUNES WITH P.A.
Classic Zep
Live recording at the Riverfront bar in south Tallahassee
Frampton
Local 3-piece includes voice box and hi-hat precision in classic Frampton hit
AC/DC
Crowds love the intro that develops into a powerful ride and vocal screeching
'Pumpkins
Recorder looks away and this clip becomes partial coverage on a 90’s groove
Drum Kits of My History
Misty chrome Tama Rockstars
Tama Rockstars were purchased after being without drums for a while. Word spread upon purchase and it wasn’t long before back on a regular playing basis. The same will happen in 2026.
Custom Maple Pros 2009-'10
White alabaster pearl with maple shells gave off great resonance. but the hardware was crappy and couldn’t handle the gig life with repetitive setups & breakdowns. They had to go, and after only a year.
Forest Green Metallic Ludwigs
Most valued drum kit of the past, a 7-pc Ludwig. It paid for itself many times with over a decade of gigs.
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