ARTIST PROFILE
Reid Cunningham
San Diego, California USA
band: ANDEVER
STICK SIZE: 2B
Hello everyone, my name is Reid Cunningham, and I’ve been playing the drums for about 24 years. As one would imagine as a drummer you go through a lot of changes pretty quickly, which I actually quite enjoy. Keeps everything fresh. Anyway, I am currently endorsed by SJC Custom Drums, as well as Soultone Cymbals. I have played with many many different bands throughout the years, as well as dealt with different labels, etc. one of my most exciting tours was with a band called Redwood Stillls. And we got to tour up in Alaska. Not to mention the opportunity to play SXSW in Austin, Texas, which was a blast! Growing up, I’ve always been into rock and mainly progressive metal. Over the years, some of my idols that I’ve looked up to are for one Danny Carey of Tool, Blake Richardson, of between the buried and me. Basically all of the different drummers that have worked with The Mars Volta ha ha. Just to name a few. Actually Dave Elitch, who is a well-known freelance drummer, who actually worked with The Mars Volta for quite a while, was my mentor for a few years. I’ve never taken any drum lessons, all self-taught, and ever since I began drumming when I was 15 I really focused on incorporating all of my limbs, more specifically double kick, and that has paid off in dividends over the years. I even used to wear ankle weights when I would rehearse. Lastly, just to name a few of my top favorite bands. Here you go… Tool, The Mars Volta, Between the Buried and Me, Björk, Green Day (back during the Dookie era) and A perfect circle.
“Press quotes & testimonials”
NEW MUSIC: REDWOOD STILLS – Press Pass LA https://www.presspassla.com/new-music-redwood-stills/
REDWOOD STILLS: THE BAND YOU SHOULD SEE … https://www.presspassla.com/redwood-stills-band-see-become-famous-soon/
NEW MUSIC: REDWOOD STILLS – Press Pass LA https://www.presspassla.com/new-music-redwood-stills/
Pop-punk, Progressive Rock Band Enter The Paradox To Release … https://musictalkers.com/latest-news/3089-pop-punk-progressive-rock-band-enter-the-paradox-to-release-new-music-video-and-radio-single-sweet-intentions-from-debut-album
‘Fallen Heroes,’ Music Video Casting Call | Enter the Paradox – Other … https://www.backstage.com/casting/fallen-heroes-music-video-97530/
WHY DO YOU PLAY COLLISION?
Hello, my name is Reid Cunningham, and I’m very excited to be a part of the Collision team!
I’ve been playing drums for about 24 years and lived in Los Angeles for about 10 years. I’ve played with many different bands and worked with a few different labels. Ive received the opportunity to go tour in Alaska as well as playing at SXSW in Austin Texas. And I’m currently playing in a female fronted metal band called “ANDEVER”. Over the years my Drumsticks size preference has changed. I’m currently using your Collision 2B wood tip. When I’m not playing with 2B sticks, I prefer 3A barrel tip. And after getting the opportunity to play with Collision sticks, I have to say that I am very impressed! The first thing I’ll say is they are by far much more durable and long lasting than all the other brands I’ve played with. Which is great for me as a metal drummer and a hard hitter. These Collision sticks just last. I also love the craftsmanship and the precision woodworking, not to mention they have such a great fulcrum point balance, and bounce. Thank you again for this awesome opportunity and I am very excited again to be part of the Collision team!
