Since 2003 Kris Myers has been the drummer for Umphrey’s McGee, who’ve been a staple on the Jam Band Scene for more than 2 decades. Although he fits the band like a glove, this isn’t the career path that Kris originally envisioned for himself. Originally focused on being a studio/local drummer and avoiding the road, Myers found himself landing a gig with a band who is constantly touring – a position that he gladly accepted and is now considered one of the best “Jam Band” drummers in the world, a title he earned in the 2011 Drum! Magazine reader’s poll.

Kris Myers talks about:

His early years / getting into drumming

Life as a Jazz drummer

Original plans for his career

Landing the Umphrey’s McGee gig

His approach to learning a huge song list in a short amount of time

How he learned the improvisational language of the band

The ups and downs of being on the road

Much more

Resources / People / Links mentioned:

Kris Myers plays:

Pearl Drums

Evans Drumheads

Vic Firth

Zildjian Cymbals

Humes and Berg

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