Alex Thomas

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.