Interview with Vinnie Ludovico
Vincent Michael Luduvico, den Fans besser bekannt als Vinnie Ludovico ist der Drummer des ersten Linup der Masters. Thomas: What bands and music had influenced you when you was young and now? Vinnie: Gene Krupa, James Brown and The Rolling Stones. Now I like Afro Cuban Folkloric (Bata, Rumba etc.)
Thomas: When and how do you met the Masters first time? Vinnie: I played with Harrington in all sorts of situations for years prior to MOR. I joined the band officially in 1987.
Thomas: Are you playing in other bands before the Masters? Vinnie: See above.
Thomas: Do you had see the Masters play live with drummachine? Vinnie: Yes.
Thomas: When do you start drumming? Vinnie: I' ve been playing professionally since I was 12 years old.
Thomas: What kind of drums and cymbals did you play at the Masterstime? Vinnie: Yamaha drums and Zildjian cymbals.
Thomas: What favourite drummers do you have? Vinnie: Roy Haynes, Bonham and Elvin Jones
Thomas: After the Masters you played with Tim in the Band Bogeymen, what happens with you after the Bogeymen? Vinnie: After a well needed break ,I started my studies of Afro-Cuban ceremonial drumming (Bata).
Thomas: On which other Albums you apper except Masters and Bogeyman (I know you play before the Masters in a Jazzcombo called "The Fabuous Diamonds" and I know from a Band called "The Philadelphia Pilon Xperiments" a very latinesque)? Vinnie: Sam Kinison "LEADER of the BANNED" many demos and local productions.
Thomas: Do you have a look (follow up) at the following Masters albums and the work of the old Bandmembers Tim and Chris? Vinnie: Only Tim´s music.
Thomas: Now some personal questions that I ask all Bandmembers. When is your birthday? Vinnie: My birthday is the 9th October 1952.
Thomas: Are you married and have children? Vinnie: No.
Thomas: What is your job? Vinnie: Musician.
Thomas: Now the favourite questions. What are your favourite albums? Vinnie: A Love Supreme - John Coltrane TIMBALAYE - Ralph Irizary and any Roy Haynes
Thomas: What was the last movie you watch and what movie you can suggest a Mastersfan? Vinnie: I suggest the film “Bring me the head of Alfredo Garcia”.
Thomas: Favourite dinner and drink? Vinnie: Veal chop Milanese and merlot wine.
Last question: What wan´t you say to all the Mastersfans outsite and to the anniverary? Vinnie: Thank you for all the interest.
Thomas: Vinnie, thank you very much for this interview.
Links: Vinnie the hand drumming expert und hier noch was gefunden bei MySpace
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