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Phil Diana: Drums

Phil has been playing drums in the Boston area since the early 90's. He has studied with such drummers as Gary Chaffee, Steve Turner and Producer Anthony Resta. His style and approach has landed him studio gigs and live fill-in gigs. His playing is well-versed in styles ranging from fusion, acid jazz, funk, progressive rock, to heavy and modern rock. Phil started at the early age of eight, thanks to his older brother. His early influences were the drummers of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd, Rush, Jeff Beck, Yes, The Who, and Jimi Hendrix. His current influences include Dennis Chambers, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Buddy Rich, Art Blakey, Danny Carey of Tool, Sound Garden, RATM.

Phil's percussion/music career includes many different roles, such as band manager and booking contact, former drum teacher, drum technician for the Boston Symphony Jazz Ensemble, professional custom drum builder for acts such as B.O.C., Evans Blue, and Dogfight, and studio drummer for hire. His sound is unique and full with an occasional heart-pounding drum solo.

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