Lee Saunders

How long have you been part of Extreme Rhythm?
Since the beginning (with a brief sabbatical).

Instrument(s) you play mainly with Extreme Rhythm?
Odaiko and Bass Drums

Name your favorite music album of all time?
Impossible to say, but "Off The Bone" by The Cramps would be up there.

If you were stranded on a desert island, what 5 items would you take with you?
My Family, a Swiss army knife, a lighter, a solar powered MP3 player :) and sun cream.

If you could perform with any artist or band, dead or alive, who would it be, and why?
Motley Crue, or Kiss back in their time ... or The Misfits with Glen Danzig for the same reason.

The coolest ‘celebrity’ or famous person you’ve ever met, and why?
Bez from the Happy Mondays - he was so normal.

What’s the one thing you really need in your backstage area/dressing room before the show?
Red Bull / Monster, and Water.

How do you handle mistakes during a performance?
Act like nothing has happened - style it out if someone has noticed.

How do you handle nerves before a performance?
I never get nervous, it's all adrenaline so just try to stay calm, focus on my breathing, and remember the lads are with me onstage.

When you’re not playing music, what other hobbies or activities do you enjoy?

Fishing, listening to music, and importantly spending time with my family.

Do you have a quote, or motto that you try to live by?
Not really, but it IS nice to be nice.

Name your most memorable moment with Extreme Rhythm (doesn’t have to be onstage)

Jamaica .........

If you weren’t a musician, what would be your dream career?
Billionaire Playboy!!!

This is your ‘soap box’ moment.  Give us your opinion/feelings about something random – Anything!  Good or Bad!
Why can't people say Thank You when you hold the door open for them?!!  That really grinds my gears .. manners cost nothing!  Be nice everyone!!!