Omar Abidi

Omar Abidi profile

Name:

Omar Abidi

Band:

Fightstar

Drumming since:

2005, where I had the opportunity at secondary school

With MEINL since:

Late 2006

Birthday:

August 15, 1983

Zodiac Sign:

Leo

Place of Birth:

Paddington, London, UK

Currently living in:

London, UK

Favorite Food:

Minted Lamb Chops with Creamy Mustard Mash

Favorite Drink:

Jack Daniels and Coke

Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:

Matched Grip

MEINL cymbal series used:

Mb20, Byzance

Favorite MEINL cymbal:

Chris Adler Signature Ride

Car that you currently drive:

Smart Roadster Brabus Coupe

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

Partying!!! and watching films

Teacher:

Self taught

Highlight of your career so far:

Reading festival 2005, most triumphant set ever!

Drumming strengths:

Knowing that there is so much more to learn!!...Oh, and I can groove like a bitch!

Drumming means to me:

Drumming means the backbone to me, without it, it'll all fall apart. Without a pulse, nothing lives!

Advice for up and coming drummers:

Practice as much as possible, be patient, and have fun. Some tricks just take time!

How would you describe yourself:

Passionate, strong minded and daring.

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

I did it my way