Michael Barker (drummer)
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| Michael Barker | |
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 Barker at the Cambridge Folk Festival.
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1966 |
| Origin | Rotorua, New Zealand |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Associated acts | The John Butler Trio |
Michael Barker (born 1966) is the drummer and percussionist for the Australian band The John Butler Trio.
Born in Rotorua, New Zealand in 1966, Barker began playing the drums at age 10. As a teen, he played with various bands in New Zealand and moved to Melbourne, Australia at 19 to learn orchestral percussion. He has 2 sons (Marvin Barker & Tristan Barker) and a wife (Cathy Barker).
In Melbourne, he recorded with Neil Finn. After touring with Finn, Barker met John Butler who needed a touring drummer to support Sunrise Over Sea. Nicky Bomba, Butler’s brother-in-law, had recorded the album but had to return to his own band and could not tour with Butler's trio. Barker ended up recording percussion tracks on the album and played the drum tracks on "Betterman" and "Something's Gotta Give".
The John Butler Trio, with Shannon Birchall on bass, toured for support of Sunrise Over Sea. He played drums on the John Butler Trio's latest album, "Grand National", and also toured with the band in support of it.
Michael Barker released his first solo recording, Wonderland in November, 2006. In 2008 Michael played with Split Enz on their NZ Reunion tour. Being introduced by Tim Finn at the Wellington concert as "the newest Split Enz member".
In June 2008, Micheal will perform at the Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend Festival held in Melbourne.
[edit] Equipment
- Pearl Reference Series Drums & Zildjian Cymbals:
- Drums – Purple Craze w/Nickel Hardware
- 12x10" Tom
- 16x16" Floor Tom
- 18x16" Floor Tom
- 14x6.5" Brass Reference Snare
- 22x20" Bass Drum
- 10" Popcorn Snare
- 13" Timbale
- 11.5" Pearl Conga
- Cymbals – Zildjian
- 15" K Custom Hi-Hats
- 22" K Custom Ride
- 19" Armand Beautiful Baby Ride (w/Rivets)
- 19" K Custom Crash
- 17" K Custom Crash
- 15" K Custom Crash
- 10" K Custom Splash
- 8" K Custom Splash
- 6" K Custom Splash
- 8" Zil-Bell
- 20 K China
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