A veritable horde of famous drummers have been confirmed to play at November's Music Live show.
Tommy Aldridge (Ozzy Osborne, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy), Robin Goodridge (Stone Gods, Bush), Rich Battersby (Wildhearts), Robin Guy and more are all scheduled to appear at the event, which is the UK's largest music-making show.
The drummers join an already impressive line-up boasting Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine and (relatively) young blues hero Joe Bonamassa.
Here's the full drum line-up:
Jason Bowld (w/ Chinastyle) - Saturday 8 November
Robin Guy (Swans In Flight) - Saturday 8 November
Tommy Aldridge (w/ Marco Mendoza band) - Sunday 9 November
Robin Goodridge - Sunday 9 November
Gary James (w/ Dave Colwell from Bad Company) - Sunday 9 November
Clinics scheduled for the Drum Room include:
Rich Battersby (The Wildhearts)
Robin Guy
Darryn Farrugia (Drumtech)
Steve Grantley (Stiff Little Fingers)
Music Live runs at the Birmingham NEC from 7 - 9 November. You can see the full Music Live line-up here.
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