United Kingdom

Alex Thomas

Air, Squarepusher

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Alex Thomas profile

Name:
Alex Thomas
Band:
Air, Squarepusher
Drumming since:
1989
With MEINL since:
2002
Birthday:
October 10, 1977
Zodiac Sign:
Libra
Place of Birth:
UK
Currently living in:
London
Favorite Food:
Special Dinner
Favorite Drink:
Red Wine
Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:
Matched Grip
MEINL cymbal series used:
Mb20, Byzance
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
Byzance 18" Dark Crash. A great crash/ride. If I could only play one cymbal, it'd be this one.
Car that you currently drive:
Saab 9000
Not counting on drums, what do you do for fun:
Earl Shilton (my solo project)
Teacher:
When I was a kid my first teacher wsa Bob Nutt (R.I.P.)
Drumtech:
The amazing Andy Dimmack
Highlight of your career so far:
Releasing my first Earl Shilton album and some people liking it.
Drumming strengths:
Versatility
Drumming means to me:
Cathartic self-expression
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Remain up and coming
How would you describe yourself:
5'10", blue eyes, brown hair, glasses.
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
A few words in fluent Japanese.

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