Gary Walmsley - Drummer/Musician
- 'Learning to live' The profile of modern drummer, Gary Walmsley
Gary Walmsley - Drummer
... an experienced professional standard drummer, available for live or studio work
Welcome to my website ...
Hi! my name is Gary Walmsley and I play drums. With over fifteen years experience in a studio and live environment, I could be the drummer for you!
Specialising mainly in the Pop/Rock and Metal genres, I run my own rehearsal/recording facility in Birmingham city centre and have shared the stage with such acts as The Feeling, Editors, Spider Simpson, Purnice Brothers, Ricky Warwick (The Almighty), Jeff Scott-Soto (Journey), Pat Torpey (Mr Big), Richie Kotzen (Forty Deuce, Poison, Mr Big), Danny Vaughn (Tyketto), The Kooks, Andrew WK, Stuart Cable (Stereophonics), Stone Gods (ex Darkness), Gary Stringer (Reef), Tugg (Basement Jaxx), Pete Way (UFO) and many more...
Back in 2002, I qualified as a Drum Teacher and became the UK Manager of IDS drum school. Based in Birmingham, I gained valuable experience in all aspects of drums, teaching and performing over a 3 year period. Currently, I am performing with 'The First Seven', singer/songwriter 'Gary Nock' and Ibanez guitar endorsee 'Steve Smith'. Please see the recent work page for more.
I am now also working for Marshall Amplification, as part of the Natal Drums and Percussion team! Marshall Amplification bought the Natal brand and are setting about developing the product into a top drum company. I now work for Natal/Marshall as part of this team.
As a result of this development, Natal and Marshall are the main sponsors behind my new business venture PROGRESS MUSIC ACADEMY. Its really exciting times as myself and friend Steve Smith are about to open the doors to Birmingham's newest Music Academy. You can find out more info by clicking the images below!
I am also a intergral part of the production team that organises the annual Drumfest events. Winning the Rhythm Magazine readers poll event of the year award for the past four years running, the Drumfest features the worlds best drummers and is collectively the largest drum clinic in the world today.
Some of the drummers I look up to and have insipred me over the years are: Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Phil Collins, Carter Beauford (Dave Matthews Band), Lasr Ulrich (Metallica), Buddy Rich, John Bonham, Terry Bozzio, Virgil Donati, Jose Pasillas (Incubus), Ed Toth (Vertical Horizon), Stumpy Munroe (Almighty), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Danny Carey (Tool), Tommy Lee, Vinny Paul (Pantera)... to mention a few.
I am available for drum lessons and studio or live work, please contact me with any enquiries.
There's much more information available throughout the site, so feel free to browse and contact me if you want any more information! Also, leave me a message on the scrolling bar above!! Gaz
NEWS/INFO
2011
Marshall/Natal Drums
Here's me presenting a video in LA this year for Natal Drums
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2010
Progress Music Academy
Birmingham
All my efforts are now engaged in putting together B'hams newest music school. Check the website for info.
http://www.progress-academy.co.uk
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January 2010
Marshall Amplification
I am now working for amp giants Marshall! Working on the lauch and development of the newly aquired NATAL DRUMS.
www.nataldrums.com
www.marshallamps.com
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13 July 2009
Stick it to MS, B'ham
I am a World Record Holder!!! I helped organise this event and we did it! 582 drummers, playing together at the NIA in Birmingham... awesome!
http://www.stickittoms.com
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12 July 2009
Drumfest, B'ham
Fantastic show weekend, our biggest show yet! Check out the website for all the info. Simon Philips, Greg Bissonette, Jo Jo, Carmine... amazing weekend!
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May 2009
Abbey Road Session
Got another chance to record a session at the legendary Abbey Rd, Studios... Second time around. Its an honour to be there, let alone get to play drums!! Check out the pics on the photos page.
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Comments
Check out my new project at www.progress-academy.co.uk
Great site Gaz, keep up the good work
cooooooool little site gazza!!!!. could you knock me up a few drum solos for my productions. lol. ;-) . glad to see your doin well in sumthin you love and live for m8. i produce myself, and hav done for about seven years now. still learnin. lol.
keep up the good work fella!!!
Knocking up the second place on a google search .... Impressive
yo gazza !
get your GT polished up - were going off roading !
cool site bro - can you make me one for a fiver ?serious ?
just listening to some eyes wide open stuff, man i miss those days.
you CLEARLY are the best drummer in the world. you remember who taught you though right ? lol
see you soon, you have to come and say hello to my daughter man !
daz
Great Website Gary. Keep up the good work. Will contact you if anything comes up
Very nice dude!!! Get ya sticks ready man I'm gonna need you this year.
Smart Site Mr Walmsley! Gaz is an extremely talented musician who i have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with on many occasions. i wholeheartedly endorse Gaz's work and a more dedicated and hard working pro you could not wish to meet.
Nice Site, Hope to work with you soon.
Hello, and welcome to the site. Please leave me a comment if you like it!!