Percussion Discussion Podcast
An interview series featuring some of the finest drummers and percussionists from across the globe, you can listen to over 100 guests so far from Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie and Simon Phillips through to Chad Smith, Nicko McBrain and Tommy Aldridge.
Percussion Discussion Podcast
Russell Gilbrook - Uriah Heep, Alan Price, Tony Iommi, Chris Barber
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Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 191 - Russell Gilbrook
Russell had his first lesson when he was 4 years old, earning money from the age of 6, and was depping West End shows at the age of 12. He turned professional at 16 and did every kind of gig i.e. cabaret, cruises, touring shows, pub gigs, sessions etc.
Russell has toured with Alan Price (The Animals) Chris Barbers jazz and blues band and Van Morrision. Russell has also worked with Toniy Iommi (Black Sabbath).He is also an accomplished clinician with almost 200 clinics throughout Europe, these have also been alongside Billy Cobham, Greg Bissionette, Kenny Aronoff, Liberty Divito to name a few.
Russell has been a member of the legendary band Uriah Heep for the last 19 years, and to date they have toured in over 53 countries. In 2011 Heep toured 23 countries in 229 days. Uriah Heep has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has 2 European Grammy awards.
Huge thanks to Russ for giving up his time so generously, i really appreciate it, i have seen him play with Uriah Heep twice, both times i was blown away by his skill, power and dexterity behind the drums - a true powerhouse!