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A question about Neil…

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Started by drummerbecca (Becca) in Chit-Chat

I don’t suppose anyone would know if Neil still does drum lessons? In all seriousness, I’m looking for a tutor and if he still teaches then I wouldn’t even considering going to anyone else.

Posted on Wed, 4 March 2009 at 23:28

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Evilbeast (Carlo Von Sexron) wrote:

Sorry I guess it won’t help you much : I read on Mapex website that he had gained his ‘Certificate of Teaching’ through the Royal Schools of Music in 2001 and currently taught approximately 50 pupils per week when he wasn’t on tour but I don’t know if he keeps on doing that…

Posted on Thu, 5 March 2009 at 00:12

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drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

Thanks Evilbeast. I read that too. I figure he’d be in great demand so might not be taking on more students if he is still teaching.
Does anyone know? Admin?

Posted on Thu, 5 March 2009 at 10:06

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hoochalobster (Sarah) Super Moderator wrote:

No idea. I would imagine he’d be advertising locally if he was taking on students though.

Posted on Thu, 5 March 2009 at 10:31

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Dennis (Dudley Less) wrote:

Becca - do you have any of your drumming on myspace or facebook or owt like that where we can listen to it?

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 16:29

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g (Does everything start with destruction?) wrote:

The ever growingly intrusive internet had him listed as playing football down derby sports center on a wednesday night (that was seriously on wikipedia at one point, how fucked up) so you could find him there and ask though you may appear stalkerlike

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 16:39

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drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

Well, I actually live in Leicester, not Derby, so it’s not exactly local. Rest assured that if I did live in Derby I really wouldn’t be stalker-ish :p I just asked because he genuinely is my favourite drummer and a big influence… and to be taught by a musical idol would be pretty awesome.
@Dennis, I don’t have anything recent online at all. I know one song by my first band exists somewhere on the net, but I was 17 when it was recorded, and I’m 25 now. Loooooong time ago. I could probably find it if you’re interested, but I distinctly remember the recording being awful.

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 16:59

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andys gibson sg (James Harris) wrote:

I dont think he will help at the moment, he’s in a band called Therapy? and I hear they gig and stuff… :p

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 17:15

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drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

Really? Shit, I didn’t realise. Oh well, back to the drawing board…
Seriously though, I’m fully aware that they’ll probably tour after the album is released, but I did read somewhere that he still teaches in between touring and albums, but it was an old interview. Just wondered if it was still the case.

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 17:18

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andys gibson sg (James Harris) wrote:

Wonder if Andy gives guitar lessons? :)

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 17:19

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g (Does everything start with destruction?) wrote:

I had a girl on myspace ages ago who was taught drums by him.

cant remember who she was though, and I’d rather avoid myspace.

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 17:40

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Fordonian wrote:

I asked him about lessons a few years back when they were out doing promo for OCFA - I was abit drunk at a T? DJ night at Rockworld in Manchester to be exact - and he said to drop him a line about once they’d finished the tour for the album. I’d say a mail that can get to the band/be passed on would be a good start point.

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 19:21

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drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

Well, I did send an email to the usual address that questions for the band are sent to. I’m just hoping it doesn’t sit in a queue of emails a mile long. I’ll maybe get a response in a few years!

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 21:52

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g (Does everything start with destruction?) wrote:

Im sure the band used to have a p.o box in belfast, I think its listed in the older singles. dunno if they’d still have it now.

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 21:52

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drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

I get the feeling I’m going to die of embarrassment after posting this, but meh.
This - http://web2.nessmp3.com/bands/25/ - is the link to one tune that my old band recorded. It was done live and on shitty equipment so it sounds awful. From about 7 or 8 years ago. The player thingy is on the right. Click the play button on the bottom otherwise it downloads the track instead.

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 21:59

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g (Does everything start with destruction?) wrote:

If i survived after posting my little goddamn awful demo I made in fruity loops on here I’m sure you’ll be ok plus your song sounds alright, my critisms are with your logo more than anything so your doing alright.

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 22:27

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drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

Cheers Grant.
Aye, my bassist got a bit lazy with that one. I don’t mind criticisms. As I say, it was 8 years ago, and the band doesn’t exist anymore. Still, I’d hope I’d improved in that time.

Posted on Fri, 6 March 2009 at 22:37

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Dennis (Dudley Less) wrote:

drummerbecca wrote:

@Dennis, I don’t have anything recent online at all. I know one song by my first band exists somewhere on the net, but I was 17 when it was recorded, and I’m 25 now. Loooooong time ago. I could probably find it if you’re interested, but I distinctly remember the recording being awful.

Bollocks, if that is your idea of “awful”, you wanna hear some of the shite bands I have been involved with over the years! Sounds pretty good to me.

Posted on Tue, 10 March 2009 at 10:41 in reply to an earlier post

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! (Fuzzeh) wrote:

Becca, let’s collaborate!

Posted on Tue, 10 March 2009 at 10:46

#19

andys gibson sg (James Harris) wrote:

What does “bleed me” mean exactly? :/

Posted on Tue, 10 March 2009 at 10:47

#20

andys gibson sg (James Harris) wrote:

:-/

Posted on Tue, 10 March 2009 at 10:47

#21

drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

@James - I have no idea. Our guitarist did vocals and he literally made the words up as he went along. I think it’s in reference to bleeding someone dry, taking advantage, that sort of thing. But in this sense it’s knowing someone is doing it to you, and that it’s breaking you down, but letting them do it anyway. Er, does that make sense…? He did spout some good lyrics once in a blue moon, but it was a bitch to try and do backing vocals when you didn’t know what the lyrics were :p

@Dennis - Heh, thanks :) I’d actually be interested in hearing some of the bands you’ve been involved with. I’m guessing I could find stuff in the WoM members bands thread thing?

@Fuzzeh - Let’s rock!

Posted on Tue, 10 March 2009 at 11:19

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drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

Dennis wrote:

Bollocks, if that is your idea of “awful”, you wanna hear some of the shite bands I have been involved with over the years! Sounds pretty good to me.

Ahem. Apologies for the bump of a pretty darn old thread, but Dennis, I believe I’m still waiting to hear these bands…

Posted on Thu, 15 October 2009 at 13:31 in reply to an earlier post

#23

Fiona (Fiona Lamont) wrote:

Becca - I’m with Dennis sounds good! Need more female rockers!!!

Posted on Thu, 15 October 2009 at 13:39

#24

drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

Thanks Fiona! :)
you’re right, the world needs more! I’m not so much of a rocker now, sadly. Mellowed out a bit in my old age :p

Posted on Thu, 15 October 2009 at 13:49

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Fiona (Fiona Lamont) wrote:

Old age?? I’m a big chunk older than you! Feck that makes me practically ancient :-D

Posted on Thu, 15 October 2009 at 13:52

#26

drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

Hmm, they say you’re only as old as you feel, though. And believe me, I feel reeeeeally old :p

Think the ladies in here should show the fellas how it’s done. Strap on your gee-tars. We need a kick-ass 3 piece female band ;)

Posted on Thu, 15 October 2009 at 13:56

#27

RoyBatty (Steve) wrote:

You’re in luck then…I just heard 3 of the Spice Girls are reuniting! :-D

Posted on Thu, 15 October 2009 at 14:28

#28

Fiona (Fiona Lamont) wrote:

I may just kill myself now!! One reunion was MORE than enough…LOL!

Posted on Thu, 15 October 2009 at 14:39

#29

drummerbecca (Becca) wrote:

Steve, I think you missed the parts where I said “kick-ass” and “band” :p

Posted on Thu, 15 October 2009 at 14:56

#30

RoyBatty (Steve) wrote:

I also must have missed the subtext about not being “paragons of talentless tit-baggery” and “proof the apocalypse draws nigh.” ;-)

Posted on Thu, 15 October 2009 at 19:24

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