John Hammond is a seriously good drummer, he can play any style, any speed, and do just about anything a person can do on a drum kit. I mean, when I showed him the sheet music to 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', he played it perfectly first time through, having never seen it before!!!! I mean it took me a good week to get it right!!! Although I would be foolish and arrogant (what me...arrogant??? Give over..) to think I had anywhere near the skill he posesses from his years of drumming, I would certainly like to think that some of the things he taught me, particular technical solos and fills, as well as that all important syncopation, are now strongly evident in my playing.

I've done grade bits as well, and have reached grade six standard, but more recently, I've shyed away from Grades, and I prefer to work on composing stylish percussion duets, as well as developing my own unique style, within 'Random Hand'.

I'm currently on my second drum kit, which as you may have figured by now (if you've looked at the picture), is a Metallic Blue Yamaha Stage Custom Advantage Kit, fitted out with Sabian Cymbals, all of which I purchased from The Boom Room in Southsea. To play, I use Vic Firth Sticks, as they are, in my opinion the best compromise of weight and durability.