Kai Hahto

Kai Hahto profile

Name:

Kai Hahto

Personal Website:

Website

Band:

Wintersun, Max on the Rox

Drumming since:

1979

With MEINL since:

2005

Birthday:

December 31, 1973

Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn

Place of Birth:

Vaasa, Finland

Currently living in:

Vaasa, Finland

Favorite Food:

Chinese, Italian and everything my wife cooks

Favorite Drink:

Water, Beer

Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:

Both

MEINL cymbal series used:

Byzance, Generation X

Favorite MEINL cymbal:

14" Byzance Traditional Heavy Hihats

Car that you currently drive:

I don't own a car

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

Just do all kind of things with my two boys and meeting my friends

Teacher:

Freddie Gruber, Joe Morello, Jim Chapin, John Riley, Patrick Lax, Stefan Broqvist

Highlight of your career so far:

When i Joined Wintersun and to be able to do this and make a living out of it

Drumming strengths:

To be able to play many styles and good ears

Drumming means to me:

Freedom and self expression. A way of life.

Advice for up and coming drummers:

Stay open to new things and respect everybody because everybody has something to offer. Investigate the past of drumming heroes like Gene Krupa, Max Roach, Buddy Rich..to name a few

How would you describe yourself:

Happy and calm person

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

I did it my way :-)