Pete Riley

Pete Riley

Independent

I moved to drums from trumpet aged fifteen and headed south to seek fame and fortune(!) aged nineteen. Began studying with UK teacher Bob Armstrong in my early twenties as my professional career began to take off. I've since been fortunate enough to work with a diverse range of artists including Republica, Keith Emerson, ABC, Guthrie Govan and Tony Hadley. As well as drumming I enjoy running and Italian cars.

Pete Riley'S SETUP:

  1. 18" A Thin Crash
  2. 14" Mini China on 23" Pre-Aged w/ rivet
  3. 23" A Sweet Ride
  4. 19" A Thin Crash
  5. 18" Avedis Crash
  6. 14" A New Beat hi-Hats

* May be prototype

Pete
Riley's
IN 3

Pete Riley's
IN 3

  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    Hearing new music and new ideas and seeing my favourite players in action make me want to get behind the kit.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Practise time is a valuable commodity so be sure to spend it working on things you're not already able to play.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    Lovely A Thin Crashes and 23" Sweet Ride.

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