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Ryan Shaw

Gretsch Artist Since: 
2018
Country: 
US
Band or Affiliations: 
Michael Bublé, Seth MacFarlane
Current Kit Setup: 

1960s Round Badge in Blue Sparkle
14x20” bass drum, 8x12” Rack Tom, 14x14” Floor Tom, 5.5x14” Snare Drum

Influences: 

Mel Lewis, Jeff Hamilton, Peter Erskine, Sonny Payne, Alvin Stoller, Irv Cottler, Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, Max Roach, Steve Jordan, Keith Carlock, among many others.

We asked...Why Gretsch?: 

"My favorite drummers throughout history got their signature sound playing Gretsch. Gretsch still makes the most versatile, yet distinctive sounding drums out there."

Advice to Aspiring Musicians: 

"Let yourself have big goals and don’t be afraid to achieve them. (And be nice to everyone in the process)."