Chris Lovejoy

Chris Lovejoy profile

Name:

Chris Lovejoy

Personal Website:

Website

Band:

AM, Chris Pierce, Charlie Hunter

Drumming since:

I was 12.

With MEINL since:

2010

Birthday:

May 28, 1970

Zodiac Sign:

Gemini

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Currently living in:

Los Angeles, CA

Favorite Food:

Sushi

Favorite Drink:

Margarita

Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:

Both

MEINL cymbal series used:

Byzance, Candela

Favorite MEINL cymbal:

Candela 14" Jingle Bell

Car that you currently drive:

1990 Volvo 240 DL

Not counting on drums, what do you do for fun:

Hiking, visiting art museums, seeing foreign films.

Teacher:

Too many to name but Mino Cinelu was my most inspirational teacher.

Highlight of your career so far:

I have been lucky enough to travel the world playing with many talented artists. The highlight is that it continues. 

Drumming strengths:

Playing both drums and percussion and being able to incorporate the two elements into a cohesive sound.     

Drumming means to me:

Being able to express a deeper part of my personality that might otherwise remain hidden. 

Advice for up and coming drummers:

Persistence. Persistence. Persistence. I think half the battle is staying in the game. And hitting the practice room.

How would you describe yourself:

Passionate and eternally curious.

When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:

I followed my heart in every aspect of my life regardless of the obstacles.