Pat Petrillo

Pat Petrillo

NYC Big Rhythm Band/Clinician

NYC based drummer, educator, and product inventor, Pat Petrillo has been a leader in the drum industry for years. He has backed a wide array of artists from many genres, including Patti LaBelle, Gloria Gaynor, Glen Burtnik, Oz Noy, and numerous Broadway shows. His popular video lessons on Drumeo.com and numerous others, have inspired millions of drummers over the years. He now leads his exciting group, the NYC Big Rhythm Band, appearing at numerous venues, clubs, and universities throughout the east coast. On their debut release, œThe Abbey Road Sessions, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studio 2, the band brings a NYC flavor new to classic Beatles gems, with great instrumental arrangements. Pat designed the very popular 21" K Custom Organic Ride, and also endorses Ludwig Drums, Evans Drum heads, and Promark Drumsticks. Pat continues to spread his drum knowledge in clinic performances and master classes around the globe.

Pat Petrillo'S SETUP:

  1. 14" Kerope High Hats
  2. 19" K Constantinople Crash Ride
  3. 14" K Fast Crash
  4. 21" K Custom Organic Ride
  5. 20" K Sweet Crash
  6. 14" EFX Hats
  7. 18" K Special Dry Crash

* May be prototype

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    Great rhythm sections of the past inspire me, the great Soul/R&B drummers Clyde and Jabo with bassist Bootsy Collins, Ringo and Paul with The Beatles, David and Rocco of Tower of Power. Other great drummers like Steve Gadd, Dennis Chambers, Calvin Rodgers, still inspire me to play with conviction and musicality at all times. Any Music that comes from a very "real" place, no matter the genre, that blends different grooves and feels together to create something new. I'm also inspired by life and my family.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Listen to all the great drummers from the past that have laid the foundation for you today. No one is "purely unique", and we are all standing on the shoulders of those we learn from...also, KEEP LEARNING, take lessons, be humble, and treat other musicians with respect. Don't try to "impress" other drummers...."impress" other MUSICIANS who will intern want to work with you.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    K Custom Organic Ride with a nice, buttery, K Con, and some thin Kerope Hats.

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