Band Of Friends
About
Paiste Artist Since
January 1981
Nationality
Ireland
Main Affiliations
Band Of Friends
Slim Chance
Mud Morganfield
Other Affiliations
Rory Gallagher
Nine Below Zero
„Even before I joined Rory Gallagher and became a Paiste endorsee in 1981, I used Paiste cymbals. Over the years I have played in many musical environments and they always provided the perfect cymbal from their ever expanding and varied choice of sound. The best of the best.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
14" 2000 Sound Reflections Heavy Hi-Hat
(discontinued)
18" Signature Full Crash
20" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Ride
19" Signature Full Crash
18" Signature Thin China
Cymbals listed from left to right
13" Twenty Hi-Hat
(discontinued)
17" Signature Traditionals Thin Crash
20" Signature Traditionals Medium Ride
(discontinued)
18" Signature Traditionals Thin Crash
Biography
Born in Belfast 1951, Brendan started playing the drums in the boy scouts pipe band when he was about 12. At 14 he fell in love with The Beatles then had his life changed after seeing The Kinks and The Buddy Rich Big Band within weeks of each other on national TV. In 1976 whilst in the band Swift, Brendan won the young jazz musician of the year competition for London Arts Association. While living in London, he played in various Blues bands until joining Rory Gallagher in 1981, who he toured and recorded with for 10 years. In 1991 Brendan joined Nine Below Zero. They toured internationally with artists including Eric Clapton, Alvin Lee, Allanah Myles, Sting, ZZ Top and Joe Cocker. Currently working with Ronnie Lane’s Slim Chance and Mud Morganfield (Muddy Water’s eldest son) and Band of Friends.
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22", 24"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, rich, warm, strong, deep, silvery. Wide range, complex mix. Responsive, even feel. Warm sparkling stick sound over a wide, deep wash. Fairly quick, strong crash sound. Extremely dynamic and lively ride cymbal, suitable for numerous musical styles.
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