Drumming is the musical equivalent of "jumpers for goalposts". Photographer Chris Payne chats to drummers and percussionists from all styles and backgrounds about their early memories of drumming, and what they played on before they had a kit.
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Andy Paresi is probably best known for drumming on Morrissey's first three albums - "Viva Hate", "Bona Drag" and "Kill Uncle". I chat to Andy about his early memories of drumming and demonstrates drum parts from some of Morrissey's most important songs on his kitchen table. You can hear Andy talk more about his time as Morrissey's drummer in this h…
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Clem Cattini is simply a drumming legend. A founder member of The Tornados, he has drummed on over forty UK number one hit singles. Chris talks to Clem about life as a session musician, working with Lou Reed, T Rex, Joe Cocker, Paul Weller and many more. You can view Clem's portrait here: https://www.flashwallop.co.uk/clem-cattini www.flashwallop.c…
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Welcome to the first episode of Flash Bang Wallop - The Interviews. Chris Payne is a Manchester-based photographer and in 2018 he embarked on a project to interview drummers about their early memories of drumming (and in particular, what they practiced on before they had a kit). These interviews then informed a series of portraits which were exhibi…
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