David Hamilton

How long have you been part of Extreme Rhythm?
Since the start.

Instrument(s) you play mainly with Extreme Rhythm?
Japanese drums of all shapes and sizes, mainly the large Odaiko.

Name your favorite music album of all time?
Too many – don’t have one!

If you were stranded on a desert island, what 5 items would you take with you?
Depends on my mood at the time – impossible to say.

If you could perform with any artist or band, dead or alive, who would it be, and why?
My mood changes like the wind, but this time I’ll say Deadmau5

The coolest ‘celebrity’ or famous person you’ve ever met, and why?
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What’s the one thing you really need in your backstage area/dressing room before the show?
Water, sticks, some peace, and a pad to warm up.

How do you handle mistakes during a performance?
Move on like nothing went wrong – I’m good at improv, which helps.

How do you handle nerves before a performance?
Give myself a few slaps!!  :)

When you’re not playing music, what other hobbies or activities do you enjoy?
Trying to get fit.  Footie with the kids, Pool, XBOX, and going to nice scenic places.

Do you have a quote, or motto that you try to live by?
No.

Name your most memorable moment with Extreme Rhythm (doesn’t have to be onstage)
So many, can’t pick one.  The hotel in Indianapolis, the messin on the balcony in Jamaica, the chopper ride from Kingston to Montego Bay …

If you weren’t a musician, what would be your dream career?
Sound Engineer

This is your ‘soap box’ moment.  Give us your opinion/feelings about something random – Anything!  Good or Bad!
I don’t do facebook!  If I want to talk to my friends, I call them!