ive got a 30 year old premiere rock kit , still sound the bollox in todays standards , with a few add ons !! mapex snare , double pedals, twin high hats , 7 piece kit and i generally use approx 7 cymbols dependant on space / material !! taught myself to play approx 3 year ago , been in rock bands ever since !! did a stint of approx 50 gigs last year in 8 months was fookin knackered !! especially workin 50hours a week as well

if its ion your blood - its there to stay !!!

have took a semi retirement at the mo - having a rest - keep coming back out for one off gigs tho !!