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Mike Smith

Suffocation,Iniquitous,Synesis Absorption

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Mike Smith profile

Name:
Mike Smith
Band:
Suffocation, Iniquitous, Synesis Absorption
Drumming since:
1982
With MEINL since:
2009
Birthday:
July 16, 1971
Zodiac Sign:
Cancer
Place of Birth:
Bronx, NY
Currently living in:
Long Island, NY
Favorite Food:
Carribbean
Favorite Drink:
Crown Royal and Ginger or Water
Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:
Matched Grip
MEINL cymbal series used:
Byzance, Soundcaster , Mb10
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
Mb10 Bell Blast Ride
Car that you currently drive:
Chevy Silverado
Not counting on drums, what do you do for fun:
Motocross, Kung-Fu
Teacher:
Self-taught
Highlight of your career so far:
Reaching the band's 20 year anniversary.
Drumming strengths:
Flavor, speed, originality, ambidextrousness.
Drumming means to me:
Definition, emotion.
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Play more / listen to less.
How would you describe yourself:
Determined, honest, family man, and true friend.
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
My natural talent was music, and I'm happy yo have made a career out of it. I'm happy to have created and influenced a generation!

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