Jon Bucklew

Jon Bucklew profile

Name:

Jon Bucklew

Band:

States

Drumming since:

9 years old

With MEINL since:

March 2005

Birthday:

November 17, 1977

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Place of Birth:

Oshkosh, WI, USA

Currently living in:

Lakeland, FL, USA

Favorite Food:

Anything with cheese (I was born in Wisconsin)

Favorite Drink:

Diet Coce (often with a bit of Southern Comfort)

Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:

Matched Grip

MEINL cymbal series used:

Byzance

Favorite MEINL cymbal:

Byzance Dark Rides

Car that you currently drive:

Victory Vegas

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

Motorcycles, bicycles, building things with my Dad and my Brother

Teacher:

Eric Mendez (middle school band teacher)

Drumtech:

Joshiah Ronco

Highlight of your career so far:

Touring Japan

Drumming strengths:

Pockets

Drumming means to me:

Freedom

Advice for up and coming drummers:

Practice with a click as much as possible (and play with great songwriters :-) )

How would you describe yourself:

I love to laugh and I love being around my family and close friends

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

I gave it hell and it was worth it!