Enrique 'Bugs' Gonzalez

Enrique 'Bugs' Gonzalez

Los Lobos

I was born and raised in Monterrey, Maxico to a musical family where Mom (Vianey Valdez) sang rock & roll for a living and Dad (Enrique 'Monstruo' Gonzalez) worked in radio as a DJ. I attended the local music conservatory at age 7 and took private drum lessons from the age of 10 until my late teens. I'm a proud founding member of alternative rock band Jumbo (1997-2005), shortly after relocating to Los Angeles, CA and becoming Musical Director for Mexican pop star Aleks Syntek (2007-2011). I'm currently playing for East LA's Los Lobos (2012-Present).

Enrique 'Bugs' Gonzalez'S SETUP:

  1. 20" Oriental Trash China
  2. 15" K Light Hi Hats
  3. 20" K Dark Crash Thin
  4. 8" A Custom Splash
  5. 22" K Custom Medium Ride
  6. 18" K Dark Crash Thin

* May be prototype

Enrique
'Bugs'
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Enrique 'Bugs' Gonzalez's
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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    My all-time favorite drummers: Buddy Rich, Tony Williams, Steve Gadd and Vinnie Colaiuta. I also love anything by Jimi Hendrix, Cream, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Police, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Audioslave, Lenny Kravitz, Jack White and Radiohead.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Be true to the music. Always listen. Open yourself up to different styles. Practice your instrument daily. Be humble, grateful, loving and compassionate to all beings.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    20" A Custom China, 15" A Custom Mastersound Hi Hats, 20" A Custom Crash, 10" A Custom Splash, 22" A Custom Medium Ride, 18" A Custom Crash

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