User:Michael D. Gray

Michael, Started banging on his moms pots, and pans, by the age of three and by the age of eight years of age, I was hanging out in studios with the Safari’s and the Beach Boy’s I got a paper route, and started cutting lawns to pay for my own lessons. I played drums through out my early childhood including playing in junior high and high school marching band, jazz band and also attended Pasadena city college where I took two years of essential musical subjects.

Private lessons have also been apart of my drumming experiences, I have been privileged to have studied with some of the best such as Tracy Bores, Jimmy Volpe, who has played with Smile, Eddie Money, Warrior, David Lee Roth. Gonzo Sandoval, Armored Saint. Ray Hernandez, BB Chung King. Vinnie Appice, Black Sabbath, and Dio. Joey Heredia Independent artist.

Michael, has played and toured with many different recording artist, such as Revolution Child, Bad Seed, Affliction, Body Count, Jimmy Bain,Chris Holmes, Phil Sandoval, Tommy Gunn, John Avila, Jaun Perez, Sandy K, John Lisi, Ray Bailey, Tiffany, Nancy Sinatra, Sabrina Price, bands and styles vary from heavy metal, rock, blues, country, and even Latin salsa. Michael is currently playing with a national act StoneBreed.

Michael is a well seasoned drummer, and is always rock-steady. He is constantly updating his repertoire with new music and always keeping abreast of the classics as well. He is always stage and studio ready.

Michael currently plays on a Tama Star Classic drum kit, also uses Zildjian, and Soultone,Cymbals.