Marcus Boeltz

Marcus Boeltz profile

Name:

Marcus Boeltz

Personal Website:

Website

Band:

Four 76

Drumming since:

Age 13

With MEINL since:

2006

Birthday:

June 14, 1976

Zodiac Sign:

Gemini

Place of Birth:

Planet Earth

Currently living in:

Munich, Germany

Favorite Food:

Aje de Pollo

Favorite Drink:

The elixir of life: COFFEE

Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:

Matched Grip

MEINL cymbal series used:

Byzance

Favorite MEINL cymbal:

Byzance 17" Thin Crash - brilliant

Car that you currently drive:

Sprinter or subway

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

Playing pool, reading (I'm a history freak) and hanging out with friends

Teacher:

Mark Schulman, Michael Shapiro, Mike Packer

Drumtech:

Damn, it's me most of the time

Highlight of your career so far:

Recording in Los Angeles and performing in Hollywood

Drumming strengths:

Time and Energy

Drumming means to me:

Making a living by beating skins - Ain't that creepy?

Advice for up and coming drummers:

1. Timing, phrasing and feel is everything 2. One hit in the right place beats all chops 3. Learn and understand authentic music

How would you describe yourself:

Very hard working and dedicated but easygoing and a nice fella with a positive attitude

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

Right on dude! You walked the walk.