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MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER OF NICKELBACK...DANIEL ADAIR
NICKELBACK is currently in the studio recording the follow-up to 2003's The Long Road, which will be released later this year...but you don't have to wait for the new album to meet the newest member of the band...DANIEL ADAIR. What can we tell you about the new drummer? Check out PART 1 of our chat with Daniel below and find out.
Q: WHERE WERE YOU BORN & RAISED?
A: I was born in Toronto but moved to BC at 5 years old. I'll say it now to get it over with, I'm a Surrey boy!
Q: WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO THE MUSIC BUSINESS?
A: My Dad used to be a drummer and he had a drum kit in the closet. Out of curiosity one day I set it up and banged around on it, that night I listened to a Rush album my sister had and I heard it with new ears. I couldn't believe what Neil Peart (the drummer), was doing in the songs. I taught myself how to play all the parts, it just made sense to me. It was the best thing that ever happened to me, I never looked back and became completely obsessed with music!
Q: WHAT IS YOUR DRUM STYLE?
A: I'd say that I'm a rock drummer with a little more flare and technique than the average player.
Q: WHAT DO YOU FEEL YOU'RE BEST ABLE TO ACHIEVE OR CREATE WORKING TOGETHER IN A BAND ATMOSPHERE AS OPPOSED TO WORKING AS A TOURING/STUDIO DRUMMER?
A: I think of myself as an intense drummer, and I think that it's translating into the music on this album now that I have the chance to show it. There are some drum highlights that I'm quite proud of! In the past, playing the role of a session drummer, I never had the chance to have input concerning lyrics, harmonies, or any type of production ideas. Because I sing and play some guitar, I feel I transcend being just a drummer by being able to contribute in all of those areas, and the guys have welcomed it with open arms.
Q: WHAT IS IT ABOUT ROCK MUSIC THAT CONTINUES TO KEEP YOUR INTEREST AND INSPIRE YOU?
A: Aggression, pure and simple. I guess it starts as a teenager, when you're full of angst and mixed emotions, it's that place you can go for an outlet. I don't think that's ever changed for me, I've always been a fan of heavy music. Also, the first album I ever bought was Metallica's "Master of Puppets" so that had a big impact!
Q: WHO ARE YOUR GREATEST MUSICAL INFLUENCES AND WHY? WHO ARE YOUR GREATEST NON-MUSICAL INFLUENCES AND WHY?
A: Neil Peart from Rush was my first biggest music influence, that helped with understanding more complex music and odd time signatures. Then John Bonham from Led Zeppelin changed everything for me, he taught me great feel and playing along with the albums forced me to develop a fast right foot. The biggest drum influence would have to be a guy named Dennis Chambers, he mostly plays jazz/fusion, but he is a musical chameleon, he has to be one of the greatest drummers around, listening to him forced me to study hard with teachers to get my technique together. My biggest non-musical influences would have to be a fellow named Dave Martone, who plays guitar in an instrumental band I'm in called Martone, he taught me work ethic, level headiness, and compassion for others. The other is an old friend named Rick Clark for the same reasons.
Q: ARE YOU ENJOYING RECORDING WITH NICKELBACK? IN MANY WAYS, IT'S A GREAT MATCH. DOES IT FEEL THAT WAY TO YOU?
A: Everyday I wake up and try to figure out how I got so lucky to end up in this situation! The biggest rock band in Canada, I've always loved the music, and the guys are just the coolest, most down to earth people. I think we're a great match, we all get along like brothers, we get along musically, and we're all hosers!
Q: WHAT OTHER BAND MEMBER ARE YOU MOST LIKE IN NICKELBACK AND WHY?
A: I think I'm a lot like Mike, we're very similar in a lot of ways as far as being punctual, organized, and all that Type A personality stuff!
Q: FAVOURITE NICKELBACK SONG TO PLAY? FAVOURITE NICKELBACK SONG TO LISTEN TO?
A: Favourite to play is Flat on the Floor. My favourite song is Woke up this Morning.
Q: WHAT BANDS HAVE YOU PREVIOUSLY RECORDED WITH AND TOURED WITH?
A: In the beginning I recorded with a number of Vancouver bands, originals and covers, then as of late I was the studio and touring drummer for 3 Doors Down, I also recorded a track on the latest Theory of a Deadman album along with the B sides, my band Martone, and now Nickelback!
Q: DO YOU PREFER PLAYING IN CLUBS OR STADIUMS? WHY?
A: I like both, It sounds so much better in a small club, there's not that huge delay coming back you, and I like seeing the people up front in a club and interacting with them. But, there is a different excitement with a stadium, the massive size, the number of people, it just doesn't compare.
Q: TELL NICKELBACK FANS SOMETHING ABOUT DANIEL ADAIR, THEY CAN'T FIND ON THE INTERNET OR IN YOUR BIO.
A: I have two leopard geckos at home and I drink way too much coffee!
Stay tuned for Part 2 of our chat with Daniel in the next issue of Emission.
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