Craig Blundell
Craig is rapidly becoming known as one of the best session drummers and clinicians in the UK. His list of commercial credits is rapidly expanding and is now one of Mapex's foremost clinicians. His clinic style, performances and level of entertainment have received rave reviews in the media all over the globe and have put him out there with some of the best clinicians in the world.
His credits have seen him playing with some inspirational people including Bruce Dickinson from Iron Maiden and Mike Rutherford from Genesis and this year looks like its going to be an extremely busy year. Craig is currently rehearsing with drum and bass act external unit. Soon to be announced in Rhythm magazine and Drummer will be a "V drums" Roland tour with the monster players and close friends, Andy Edwards (IQ) and Adrian Erlandsonn from Cradle of Filth. A Mapex tour with will be scheduled for Early 2007.
Craig is working on a unique drum project with his friend Mark Richardson from Feeder, details to be announced early in 2007. Craig is also working on his long awaited album (which will be released at the end of summer 2007) He recently appeared at the The Rhythm course in Bath alongside Stanton Moore, Bob Armstrong and Benny Greb and Music live with Micheal Schack for Roland. Apart from doing many sessions and live work, its clinics where Craig finds himself at home. Its with great delight that Craig performed at this years drumfest alongside Billy Cobham (his childhood hero) Craig has performed clinics alongside, Gregg Bissonette, Gary Husband, Billy Cobham, David Garibaldi, Jason Bittner, Will Calhoun, Rodney Holmes, Andy Edwards, Nick D'Virgilio, Marco Minnemann, Liberty De'Vito, Mark Richardson, Pete Riley, Carl Palmer, Mark Mondesir and many more. Craig is fully endorsed by Mapex drums, Paiste Cymbals,Roland V Drums,Aquarian Drumheads, Vater Sticks, Protection Racket Cases,Bigfoot beaters and NSD Powerballs. More info at www.craigblundell.com for more details on Craig's new cymbal endorsement and new set up, please visit www.paiste.com