Peter Ruttledge

How long have you been part of Extreme Rhythm?
Since the beginning, many moons ago!

Instrument(s) you play mainly with Extreme Rhythm?
Timbales and Toms, and some Odaiko

Name your favorite music album of all time?
Creedence Clearwater Revival “Chronicle”

If you were stranded on a desert island, what 5 items would you take with you?
My wife, my phone, a big knife, a lighter, and maybe a tent.

If you could perform with any artist or band, dead or alive, who would it be, and why?
Would have to be the Beastie Boys – would be mental!!!!

The coolest ‘celebrity’ or famous person you’ve ever met, and why?
Would have to be 'The Iceman' Chuck Liddell, As an MMA fan need i say more the man is an absolute legend and one of my all time favourite fighters.

What’s the one thing you really need in your backstage area/dressing room before the show?
Anti Perspirant, in massive amounts :)

How do you handle mistakes during a performance?
Suck it up – sh*t happens!!!

How do you handle nerves before a performance?
I usually don’t suffer with nerves, cause I’m too excited to be nervous.

When you’re not playing music, what other hobbies or activities do you enjoy?
Mixed Martial Arts, Football, Running, Relaxing at home!

Do you have a quote, or motto that you try to live by?
Has to be Phillipines 4:13

Name your most memorable moment with Extreme Rhythm (doesn’t have to be onstage)
Definitely Jim in the chopper in Jamaica with the headset on … the spit of the Hoff … Legend! :)

If you weren’t a musician, what would be your dream career?
Professional MMA Fighter or Footballer – either would be good!

This is your ‘soap box’ moment.  Give us your opinion/feelings about something random – Anything!  Good or Bad!
I think people need to stop being so selfish and looking out for number one.  Ask yourself this – When was the last time you helped someone less fortunate than yourself?