Alan Hopwood

Profile

Name: Alan Hopwood

Instrument: Drums

Influences: Roger Taylor, John Bonham, Aaron Comess (Spin Doctors), Mark Richardson (Skunk Anansie) but primarily Phil Collins.

Most Listened to Bands: Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, ZZ Top, Genesis, Queen, Skunk Anansie, and more recently Foo Fighters and Queens Of The Stone Age.

Favourite Solo Artist: Phil Collins with Peter Gabriel a very close second…oh and of course Britney.

Favourite Album: Probably ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway' by Genesis in 1974/75 with Phil Collins still in the full time drum seat and Peter Gabriel singing.

Most Memorable Gig: Pink Floyd ‘The Division Bell' Tour at Earls Court – the one where the grandstands collapsed in the opening song! They re-ran the gig 2 weeks later for us though. Can I say I've seen them twice then?

Favourite Film: Where Eagles Dare (yes, sad but true)

Favourite Actor: Joint winners here – Robert De Niro, Jack Nicholson and Anthony Hopkins

Favourite Actress: Emma Thompson

Favourite Food: Curry

Favourite Drink: Tim Taylor Landlord

Sporting Interests: Formula 1 claims first place followed by World Rally Championship and Rugby Union (regular visitor to Leeds Tykes)

Equipment

I am currently playing the flagship of the Yamaha range – the Maple Custom. I wanted one for years and eventually found one in Electro Music in Doncaster (shameless plug). I love the extra warm and deep sound Yamaha get from their shells. It is one of the few kits on the market that has an instantly recognisable sound. I can't see myself changing to anything else at the moment. Anyway, to the list……..