Thomas Pridgen
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| Thomas Armon Pridgen | |
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 Thomas Pridgen in 2008
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thomas Armon Pridgen |
| Born | November 23, 1983 |
| Origin | El Cerrito, California, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Jazz, progressive rock, gospel, Experimental Music |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 1999-present |
| Associated acts | The Mars Volta Christian Scott Wicked Wisdom |
Thomas Armon Pridgen (born November 23, 1983 in Alameda County, California) is the current drummer for The Mars Volta from El Cerrito, California. He won the Guitar Center Drum-Off at age 9 and at age 10 was the youngest recipient for a Zildjian endorsement in the nearly 400 year history of the company. Thomas has studied with David Garibaldi, Walfredo Reyes Jr,Troy Luketta, and Curtis Nutall. He is endorsed by DW Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Remo Drumheads, LP Percussion, Rhythm Tech, and Zendrum. Thomas was also the recipient of a 4 year scholarship to Berklee College of Music in 1999 at the age of 15; he was youngest musician to ever receive this scholarship.[1] He has played in clinics with Walfredo Reyes, Jr. and Dennis Chambers. Besides his work with The Mars Volta, he has also been involved with Christian Scott and Wicked Wisdom.
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[edit] Discography
[edit] With Eric Gales
- Crystal Vision - (2006)
- Psychedelic Underground - (2007)
[edit] With Christian Scott
- Rewind That (2006)
[edit] With Omar Rodriguez-Lopez Group
[edit] With The Mars Volta
- The Bedlam in Goliath - LP (2008)
[edit] Equipment
- Drums - Clear Acrylic DW Drums
- 8x12
- 9x13
- 13x15 legs
- 14x16 legs
- 16x18 legs
- 18x24 kick
- 7x14 snare
- Cymbals - Zildjian
*A ARMAND RIDE *A CUSTOM CRASH *A CUSTOM MASTERSOUND HIHATS *A MEDIUM RIDE *K CUSTOM HYBRID CHINA *ORIENTAL CHINA TRASH *ORIENTAL CRASH OF DOOM *ORIENTAL TRASH SPLASH
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