Nickname : Kip, usually
Previous bands : Twilight Zone(covers), Phat Whale
Career highlights : Poole Park Fest 06
Equipment : Mapex Pro M drums, Sabian and Meinl cymbals
Birthday : August 13
Star Sign : Leo
From : Winsford, Cheshire
Interests outside the band : Going out with friends, annoying the neighbours with my drums
Favourite R.E.M. song : Probably Man On The Moon, Losing My Religion or Great Beyond
Favourite R.E.M. album : Monster
Favourite other bands/artists : Toby Keith, Bob Marley, The Jam, Mötley Crüe, Barenaked Ladies, The Police, Chili Peppers, Tim McGraw, Billy Idol
Funniest moment : Coming back from a gig in Cannock we ran over a deer
Saying/catchphrase : It’s your round
One interesting fact about yourself : I have complicated hair
One interesting fact about someone you know : I have a friend who looks like Gomez from the Addams family
Previous jobs : Student, also teach drums, and have done some session work for a pantomime company (HE’S BEHIND YOU)
Best thing about being in the band : Meeting new people and playing music
Worst thing about being in the band : Getting back from gigs at silly o’clock in the morning
Ever done/made anything you were really proud of ? Distinction in my grade 6 drum exam and getting distinction, distinction, merit on my music course at college