Scott Batiste

Scott Batiste profile

Name:

Scott Batiste

Band:

Saviours

Drumming since:

1986

With MEINL since:

2008

Birthday:

January 18, 1977

Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn

Place of Birth:

USA

Currently living in:

San Francisco, CA

Favorite Food:

BBQ and Mexican

Favorite Drink:

Bloody Mary or Corona

Matched Grip or Traditional Grip:

Matched Grip

MEINL cymbal series used:

Byzance, Mb10

Favorite MEINL cymbal:

Byzance Traditional 22" Heavy Ride

Car that you currently drive:

Ford Van

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

Hang with my girlfriend, search for old hard rock stuff.

Teacher:

Don't have one, though I probably should.

Drumtech:

Mike "The Sack" Fasano teched on our new album.

Highlight of your career so far:

UK tour with Mastodon, recording with Joe Barresi.

Drumming strengths:

Lots of power and feelings, and also finding new and innovative ways to destroy drum hardware.

Drumming means to me:

BILL WARD, PHIL RUDD, IAN PAICE, KEITH MOON

Advice for up and coming drummers:

See answers for "drumming means to me"...

How would you describe yourself:

Easygoing yet slightly controlling. Probably need to shave. I don't wear shoes that require shoelaces.

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

I lived at will.