Rocky Gray

Rocky Gray (born July 2, 1974 in Jacksonville , Arkansas ; actually William Gray ) is an American musician. He is the drummer for the heavy metal band Machina and guitarist and singer with Living Sacrifice. He was originally successful through the multi-platinum band Evanescence , which he had to leave on May 4, 2007 without giving a reason.

biography

Gray is married to Renee Gray. They have two children, Abraham and Madison, and live in Little Rock, Arkansas

He played with

• Shredded Corpse - vocals, guitar, keyboard (1991–1998)
• Sickshine - drums (1993-95)
• PainGod (later: Flesh Compressor) (1994–1995)
• Seminal Death - vocals, guitar (1995)
• Living Sacrifice - lead guitar, vocals (1999-2003, 2005-present)
• Thy Pain - guitar, vocals (2002)
• Kill System - guitar (2002-2003)
• The Burning - guitar (2005-2006)
• 3 For Sorrow - drums, bass, guitar (2005-2006)
• Evanescence - drums (2002-2007)

Rocky is an endorser for the following companies: ddrum , Sabian Cymbals , Vater Percussion , Evans Drumheads , Schecter Guitars and Basson Sound Equipment , as well as Diablo Wheels and Fright-Rags Clothing .

Rocky Gray wrote a. a. the song Tourniquet , which is still played today by his former band Evanescence.

CrimeWave

CrimeWave is the name of Rocky's clothing brand, which he founded in 2005, as well as his record label, to which his band Fatal Thirteen is under contract.

style

Rocky Gray is particularly characterized by its interplay of calm and fast passages. He has mastered classic drumming as well as a technique that he has developed himself over the years. On closer inspection, this can be clearly distinguished from other drummers. He likes to combine acoustic and e-drums in his drum sets . He prefers the Japanese manufacturer Roland , to whom he is not contractually bound. Another special feature is the use of grip tape, which enables the drumsticks to be held securely even when they are played lightly. Many drummers find this annoying. With Evanescence, a melodic rock band, he stood out for his spontaneous double bass appearances, which have been his trademark ever since.

Projects

• Soul Embraced - guitar, vocals (1997-present)
• Mourningside - drums (2004-present)
• Machina (formerly Future Leaders of the World) - drums (2005-present)
• Fatal Thirteen - guitar (2006-present)

Web links

• Rocky Gray website