Martin - Drums

Full Name: Martin Smith Martin is a real drum guru but he spends so much time hiding behind his drum kit that we've found it extremely difficult to get a picture of him, we still dont know if this is deliberate! However, if there is a better drummer around than Martin then you would need to look hard to find him. Place of birth: Edinburgh Town youre living in: Edinburgh Instruments: Drums, Violin, French Horn (honest!) Previous Bands: Heavy Metal band; Holocaust and Keyboard Rock band; Cairo, Fat Ass Blues Band. First record bought: Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon Last record bought: Dave Matthews Band Everyday Influences: Phil Rudd, Simon Phillips, Tony Williams and John Bonham Dream bands reunion: Led Zeppelin plus Jeff Porcaro, Jimmy Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan Worst memory: Open Air gig at Inch Park Edinburgh, non-stop, lashing rain for duration of the gig and the five people in the audience sat under the stage for shelter! Best gig: Stanley Clarke, Edinburgh Playhouse 1985 Favourite TV show/film: The Simpsons Favourite comedian: George Daws Things you hate: Cleaning the cat tray, Ten Gallon Hats Hobbies: Cooking, Eating and Drinking (in any order) Childhood ambitions: To be a mad scientist Most prized possession: Sonor Signature Bass Drum Pedal Most annoying: Air Drumming, Snoring and Pork Pies Place to visit: Springfield What makes you laugh: Glynn at Drum Central Favourite Food/Drink: Tapas, Pilsner Urquel