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DRUMSHOP PRESENTS: PETE RAY BIGGIN - IN CLINIC
We are delighted to host our first Drum Clinic of the year with TAMA and Pete Ray Biggin!
About the artist:
Known for his powerful and dynamic drumming style, Biggin has earned him a reputation as one of the most versatile and in-demand drummers in the industry.
Biggin started playing drums at the age of four, was self-taught and influenced by his drumming dad Alan, up to the point where his dad took Pete to Toni Cannelli at Drummers Alliance in Sheffield, who Pete then went on to study with for a couple of years. After this, Pete went on to win the Drummers Alliance Beat 93 – Under 16s national drumming competition, which then led him to be the first UK Sabian endorsee at 13 years old. His inspiration came from the playing of Mark King (bassist w/Level 42 also plays drums) as well as the big funk, fusion and session names. Now, he is sitting in the drum chair with Level 42. By age fifteen, Pete was playing clubs, where he feels he really got his music education. Six years later he was touring Europe and gigging, writing and recording everything from jazz and soul to pop and rock.
Since then, Biggin has played with numerous high-profile artists, including Amy Winehouse, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, and Robbie Williams. He has also toured extensively with Level 42 and has been a member of the band for over 20 years.
Pete says “When I play, I just want to see people moving, dancing… that's my job, to keep good time, to keep it groovy, to listen and give 100% heart."In essence, that's what Pete Ray Biggin is all about. High energy, funk, soul drumming with a great sense of musicality and a real big groove.
When:
Tuesday 2nd May 2023. Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start
Where:
Drum Shop
Unit 11 Industrial Road
Hertburn
Washington
Tyne & Wear
NE37 2SF