Paul Simmons

Paul Simmons profile

Name:

Paul Simmons

Personal Website:

Website

Band:

The Reverend Horton Heat

Drumming since:

1976

With MEINL since:

2004

Birthday:

July 25, 1964

Zodiac Sign:

Leo

Place of Birth:

Nashville, TN

Currently living in:

Nashville, TN

Favorite Food:

Tacos

Favorite Drink:

Diet Coke

Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:

Matched Grip

MEINL cymbal series used:

Mb20, Byzance, Mb8

Favorite MEINL cymbal:

Mb8 / I love them all

Car that you currently drive:

Ford Escape

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

Recording, engineering, cycleing

Teacher:

Brad Kenny in high school / records and headphones

Drumtech:

HOSS

Highlight of your career so far:

Touring the world with Petra, and joining the Rev last year.

Drumming strengths:

I think my sense of groove

Drumming means to me:

Playing what the songs needs, and rocking out as much as possible!

Advice for up and coming drummers:

Wear ear protection!

How would you describe yourself:

A bit off, and yet very laid back.

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

I saw Spinal Tap over a hundred times! Oh, and was able to play drums for a living.