Erlend Gjerde

Erlend Gjerde profile

Name:

Erlend Gjerde

Band:

Djerv

Drumming since:

Uh..I Started in a punk band (naturally) in 5th grade. I guessit was back in '89

With MEINL since:

2005

Birthday:

May 11, 1978

Zodiac Sign:

Taurus

Place of Birth:

Oslo, Norway

Currently living in:

Oslo, Norway

Favorite Food:

Home made burger. Pure meat, with chilli and garlic. A lot of fresh vegetables and home made fries! Yummy!

Favorite Drink:

Water

Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:

Matched Grip

MEINL cymbal series used:

Byzance

Favorite MEINL cymbal:

Byzance Traditional Chinas

Car that you currently drive:

Ford Mondeo

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

I try to learn producing music. Getting my head around all kinds of softwares etc. Fun and usefull

Teacher:

No one, I taught myself, but lately I started checking out various lessons online. Very usefull!

Highlight of your career so far:

Opening for great bands such as Black Sabbath, Korn, Slipknot, and SOAD.

Drumming strengths:

Strength, groove and tightness

Drumming means to me:

It's my way to get some time off from my own head and stress. Learing how to master a kit, and constantly exploring and learning new things never bores me.

Advice for up and coming drummers:

Stay focused, have fun and record yourself playing.

How would you describe yourself:

Focused

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

Man, that was awesome!