Coty Batemon
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My name is Coty Batemon, as you may already know, and I have played drums for 7 years.
Two of which were on a regular snare drum learning rudimental things in 5th and 6th grade. In 7th Grade I was the first 7th grader to ever be allowed in the Marching Band. After following the lead of one of the most influential drummers to me (Craig Madden) I went on to be the Section leader of the drumline. I compose alot of the music for our halftime show. More recently (about two or three years ago, my parents bought me my first drumset. After learning the basics on it, I began to incorperate my marching background. I may not be the best drummer you've ever heard, but I I atleast have fun doing what I love. I have become interested in drum and bass, and as soon as I get a chance, I will start to make some bass loops and whatnot, and start to record my drumming over them. Any questions? Contact me.
Why this name?
It is my name...
Do you play live?
Mostly I play by myself (to the music in my head) in the shed in my backyard
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It allows music to be accessed by many more people all around the world. Instead of just me, my family, and my friends being able to hear my drumming, now it is available to anyone with internet access
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I would love to get signed to a major record label, but I think my lack of a band and my location, prevents this.
Your influences?
Jojo Mayer
Johnny Rabb
Dennis Chambers
Craig Madden
John Andrew Neil
Carter Beauford
Nevdrum (search for this guy on youtube)

Dave Mathews
Nerve
FOB
Brian Setzers Orchestra
Daft Punk
MCR
Chemical Brothers
Linkin Park

Many Many Others
Favorite spot?
In front of my computer, or in the High Scool Auditorium (I am the sound tech for the school)
Equipment used:
Sunlight drums
22x16 kick-Stock Heads :' ( wtih a muffeling pillow
12x9 rack tom-Remo Ebony Pinstripes
13x10 rack tom-Remo Ebony Pinstripes
16x16 floor tom-Stock Heads :' (

14x5 Ludwig Acrolite-Remo Black Max

Zildjian ZXT Rock
14" hats
20" ride
16" crash
14" china

Paiste 302
13" hi hat top used as a splash
13" hi hat bottom used as a splash

Camber
18" Rde Crash

Sabian
18" AA crash

Gibralter double pedals

other odd and end hardware

14x5 Homemade Maple snare

2 kareokee vocal mics

DJ mixer

Reaper recording software