Ray Weston

Ray Weston

Iron Butterfly, Wishbone Ash, Mad Dogs & The Englishman

Ray Weston, a 30+ year veteran of the British pop scene, began his drumming career studying with George McGowan and Bob Armstrong (who's former students include Oasis's Alan White and The Who's Zak Starkey). Since becoming a fixture on the London scene in the 80s, Ray's been playing and recording with such greats as Robert Palmer, Tom Jones, Bjork, Wishbone Ash, Andy Summers, Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden), Mick Jones (The Clash), Gavin Rossdale (Bush), Peter Green ( Fleetwood Mac), Del Shannon, and Right Said Fred. He's currently the official drummer for multi-platinum rock legends Iron Butterfly (over 30 million records sold).

Ray Weston'S SETUP:

  1. 18" K Dark Crash Thin
  2. 15" K Custom Hi-Hats
  3. 20" K Custom Dark Crash
  4. 18" K Custom Thin Crash
  5. 22" K Dark Ride
  6. 20" K Custom Crash/Ride
  7. 19" Custom Dark China

* May be prototype

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    Inspiration for me is in the discovery of finding something new. Trying new things, whether in my playing or in life itself. Breaking my mental habits, embracing anxieties! Taking myself to different musical places and experiencing different people.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    ‘PREPARATION’ Be prepared! Have your groove, technique, experience, reading and attitude all together and you’ll be ready for when the opportunity presents itself. And it does! Success comes with those things, if you’re not ready beforehand you risk blowing it!

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    A’s for studio, K’s for rock shows and big theaters. Kerope for studio and more subdued environments, but generally K sweet and dark are my most preferred.

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