Gary Mallaber

Gary Mallaber

AJ Croce,Deep Blue Thread,PCH,Stinger Trilogy #2

I started studying at age 6, reading and rudiments, to attain a certain level. Once achieved, I added a basic drum kit at age 9 (and I mean basic!). I would play along with EVERYTHING I heard, limited technology to a 45 rpm record player, and it was at that point I knew all I wanted to do was to make records! My first band was at age 13. My first actual band achievement was "Raven" CBS/Columbia 1969, and next was "Moondance" with Van Morrison, with six more albums with him to follow. For the rest, see my website! What makes me tick is my ability to reverse-engineer all recordings and memorize everything I heard.

Gary Mallaber'S SETUP:

  1. Hats
  2. ...15 to 16" Crashes
  3. ..2 on left side
  4. ....16 or 17's
  5. .....Ride
  6. ...21 minimum and up to 24
  7. .......a Crash above the ride 17 or 18" and a China below that 18" or up

* May be prototype

Gary
Mallaber's
IN 3

Gary Mallaber's
IN 3

  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    Over the years, I have concluded with me it is ALWAYS,.....COMPOSITIONAL! And what keeps me going is creating something "Original". With the artists I have been fortunate enough to record with ,..it has allowed me that avenue of expression. I play all keyboards,...but only to compose!,.....Live performance is the drum kit.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    YES!,.....BAND ADVICE! and only if you are actually going to "be" a band! Understand what that means! If this is going to be a covert vehicle for 1 individual then fully understand that possible ,..a dead end outcome! You can't have it both ways! I can assure you ,..this will only lead to a hated breakup! Get EVERY issue understood ,...upfront! No matter how uncomfortable that may be!

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    This usually works,...... For ROCK,....16" to 17" Hats Crashes,..2 on left side,....16 or 17's,.....Ride,...22 minimum and up to 24,.......a Triangle shape above the Ride,.. a special Crash,..then another further right 18",..and a China or Pang between all that 18" or up

BEHIND THE KIT

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