Ireland
Mark Grist
Mark Grist profile
- Name:
- Mark Grist
- Personal Website:
- Website
- Drumming since:
- 4 years old
- With MEINL since:
- 2008
- Birthday:
- February 15, 1966
- Zodiac Sign:
- Aquarius
- Place of Birth:
- Dublin, Ireland
- Currently living in:
- Dublin, Ireland
- Favorite Food:
- Chinese
- Favorite Drink:
- Beer
- Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:
- Traditional Grip
- MEINL cymbal series used:
- Mb20, Byzance
- Favorite MEINL cymbal:
- Fast Hats
- Car that you currently drive:
- Citroen
- Not counting on drums, what do you do for fun:
- Gym workout, eating out, family time
- Teacher:
- Various, main two John Murray and John Wadham
- Highlight of your career so far:
- Playing with my "Then Band" supporting Joe Cocker on his 1994 tour
- Drumming strengths:
- Musical versatility, solid groove foundation, tasteful use of chops
- Drumming means to me:
- Expression and outlet. From a very young age, a natural musical lifestyle of joy.
- Advice for up and coming drummers:
- Initially, find a good teacher. Be open minded to all musical genres and styles. Learn to read music and treat others as you would like to be. And practise practise practise.
- How would you describe yourself:
- Disciplined, confident, but not arrogant. A good listener, always enthusiastic and open minded.
- When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
- I designed my life.
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