Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan til age 15 and being the active kid that Bryan was, his
parents thought it would be a great idea for him to beat on drums to get his “energy out”.
Bryan's early influences were the drummers of Motown,Hal Blaine,Charlie Martin
(check out Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band "Live"), Ted Nugent,Danny Seraphine (Chicago),
Ed Shaughnessy, Buddy Rich,Gene Krupa, Ron Bushy, Mick Fleetwood, & Ringo Starr.
Lessons at the time didn't work, Bryan wanted to play drums and make music, not bang on a
rubber practice pad ("I didn't see the value at the time, Hey, I was only 7" )!
Just a few years later he attended a lounge performance of “Cabaret” in Chicago, where he
found inspiration to further pursue drums when the drummer gave Bryan his pair of sticks from
the show.(That was cool!)
In 1978, Bryan and his family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. Bryan was still very active in sports,
mainly football. However, it was at this time in his life that he started to realize the importance of
a music education. After blowing a High School music audition because he couldn’t read music,
he decided it was time for professional instruction.
Bryan's drumming influences at this time in his life expanded to John Bonham, Nick Mason,
Neil Peart, Keith Moon, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Steve Smith,Liberty DeVitto, Billy Cobham,
Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro,Jim Gordon, Russ Kunkel,Tommy Aldridge, Alex Van Halen,
Joey Kramer,Max Weinberg,Phil Ehart,Larrie Londin,Anton Fig, Omar Hakim, and Charlie Adams.
The pivotal source of education, inspiration and encouragement came when Bryan attended
several drum clinics at “The Creative Drum Shop” in (Scottsdale, AZ).
The clinics Bryan attended featured great drummers such as Louie Bellson, Steve Smith,
Alex Acuna, Rod Morgenstein, Gerry Brown, Ed Thigpen, J.R. Robinson, Peter Magadini and
“Texas” Tim Root. Jim Zupanzic (Owner of The Creative Drum Shop) encouraged Bryan to also
start reading a new magazine out called “Modern Drummer” and start taking private lessons.
Jim introduced Bryan to Cleve Huff ( a first call drummer in the Phoenix, Az area),
who took him under his wing "Thank's Cleve" and later recruited Bryan into the
Scottsdale Community College Music program under the direction of Dr. Bud Sessions
Bryan's drumming influence's grew to include Max Roach,
Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Joe La Barbera, Peter Erskine, Terry Bozzio,
Vinnie Colaiuta, Mickey Curry, Harvey Mason, Dave Weckl, Mark Craney and
Chad Wackerman. Lately, I've been Inspired by Todd Sucherman, Daniel Glass, Virgil Donati,
Dennis Chambers, Lenny White, Papa Joe Jones, Art Blakey, Buddy Rich,
Simon Phillips, Eric Singer & Mike Mangini. AND.......Chad Smith, and then there's...
Kenny Aronoff & Max.
Bryan studied music theory and performed in several bands at the SCC including;
The Jazz Band, Jazz Trio’s & Jazz Quartet’s, Orchestra, and Marching Band.
Bryan played percussion and drums for the following musicals while at the College;
“Cinderella”, “Pirates of Penzantz”, “’Lil Abner”, and “Ain’t Misbehavin’”.
“Being able to read music and chart out tunes really helped jump start my professional drumming
career and still helps to this day".
It was also at this time that Bryan got introduced to Country and Western when he received a
call from singer/songwriter J.Fraley who lived in Pine, Arizona. "J" had taught his girlfriend
Margo Vohn to play Bass and needed a drummer to complete their Country Trio they called
“Buffalo Hump”. They got Bryan’s number from the Creative Drum Shop
(it pays to hang out at your local drum shop or music store).
Their first gig was at Kohls Ranch near the Mogollon Rim,( Mo-gee-on), which led to many other
performances (and several recording sessions) in the area, not to mention shows in Phoenix and
Scottsdale.
A year or so later Bryan joined another Band out of Payson, Arizona. “Pure Country”.
He sat in with them at a jam session at the Chalet in Strawberry Arizona using just a
hi-hat and a snare (sock cymbal as they called it, eventually, Bryan worked in his whole kit).
Pure Country played at The Swiss Village, Pete’s Place, The Winchester, The Natural Bridge, &
The Payson Rodeo not to mention shows in Sedona, Cottonwood, and many other local spots.
Bryan moved back to Scottsdale and started private lessons again with Cleve Huff and also a
few lessons from Peter Magadini. At this point in his career Bryan was playing all styles of music.
Once again, through a recommendation from the Creative Drum Shop, Bryan received a call
from a local singer/songwriter, Mark Wood who was looking for a drummer for two New Year's
Eve shows at the Grand Canyon. Bryan auditioned and got the job. The band played tunes by
Led Zeppelin,The Police,The Beatles, Genesis, Boston, ZZ Top, Doobie Brothers, Eric Clapton,
and many other Rock classics as well as Marks newly recorded originals.
This is when I studied Carmine Appice's famous playing on the classic
"You Keep Me Hanging On" by Vanilla Fudge.
Today, after over twenty years of friendship and a move to the West Coast, you can still catch
Bryan performing with Mark in several of his groups for Summer Concerts and Special
Events throughout Southern California and the United States.
In 1985, Bryan moved to Southern California to further pursue his music career.
He immediatly joined the band “Music By Numbers”(Mark Wood on Guitar & Vocals) performing
original music in Hollywood at such clubs as “The Roxy”, “The Whisky”,“The Troubadour”, and
“FM Station”. Bryan continued to perform locally in Southern California while also managing to
find other bands and various performing and recording situations to further his career.
In 1992 Bryan answered an ad in the "Recycler" that read;
“Band seeking record deal looking for drummer to tour and record”.
That Band became "Wishbone". While continuing to play with other groups and artists,
Wishbone became Bryan’s main focus. They recorded their first album and signed their first
record deal soon after with Columns Disc ( a European Label) which led to a 2 album deal in
South America on the TenderFoot Label and distributed through Elap.
As changes occurred in the Wishbone camp, Bryan met Bass player Bart Broadnax
Bart had just become the Musical Director for a 9 piece R&B band that needed a drummer.
Bart called Bryan and asked if he would be interested. Bryan auditioned and got the job!
Stonebridge performed and backed many Artists at Corporate events and Concerts locally in
Southern California and around the Country.
Over the years Bryan has played events such as: "The Taste of Newport", "Taste of L.A.",
The Taste of Beverly Hills","The Fashion Island Summer Concert Series",Long Beach Grand Prix,
"Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series", OMBAC in San Diego,
The Redondo Beach Lobster Festival & "Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center".
Just to name a few.
Plus, numerous charitable events.
Bryan has also had the great pleasure of warming up for;
The Pointer Sister's, George Benson, Rick Springfield, Sammy Kershaw,
Dokken, Great White,George Lynch, Testament, Wild Child, Royal Crown Revue,
Kim Carnes, The Nelson Brother's and many other talented artists.
Some of the Hotels Bryan has performed at include; Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons,
The Island, Montage, St. Regis, Balboa Bay Club,La Quinta , Embassy Suites,
The Omni, Golden Nugget, Harrah's, Caesar's Palace (Atlantic City),
Hyatt Hotels, PGA West, Hotel Del Coronado and many other's around the U.S.A.
Currently, Bryan resides in Southern California and performs and records with various local
bands and songwriter's. And the hours of practice still allow him the pleasure of performing with
class acts such as:
parents thought it would be a great idea for him to beat on drums to get his “energy out”.
Bryan's early influences were the drummers of Motown,Hal Blaine,Charlie Martin
(check out Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band "Live"), Ted Nugent,Danny Seraphine (Chicago),
Ed Shaughnessy, Buddy Rich,Gene Krupa, Ron Bushy, Mick Fleetwood, & Ringo Starr.
Lessons at the time didn't work, Bryan wanted to play drums and make music, not bang on a
rubber practice pad ("I didn't see the value at the time, Hey, I was only 7" )!
Just a few years later he attended a lounge performance of “Cabaret” in Chicago, where he
found inspiration to further pursue drums when the drummer gave Bryan his pair of sticks from
the show.(That was cool!)
In 1978, Bryan and his family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona. Bryan was still very active in sports,
mainly football. However, it was at this time in his life that he started to realize the importance of
a music education. After blowing a High School music audition because he couldn’t read music,
he decided it was time for professional instruction.
Bryan's drumming influences at this time in his life expanded to John Bonham, Nick Mason,
Neil Peart, Keith Moon, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Steve Smith,Liberty DeVitto, Billy Cobham,
Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro,Jim Gordon, Russ Kunkel,Tommy Aldridge, Alex Van Halen,
Joey Kramer,Max Weinberg,Phil Ehart,Larrie Londin,Anton Fig, Omar Hakim, and Charlie Adams.
The pivotal source of education, inspiration and encouragement came when Bryan attended
several drum clinics at “The Creative Drum Shop” in (Scottsdale, AZ).
The clinics Bryan attended featured great drummers such as Louie Bellson, Steve Smith,
Alex Acuna, Rod Morgenstein, Gerry Brown, Ed Thigpen, J.R. Robinson, Peter Magadini and
“Texas” Tim Root. Jim Zupanzic (Owner of The Creative Drum Shop) encouraged Bryan to also
start reading a new magazine out called “Modern Drummer” and start taking private lessons.
Jim introduced Bryan to Cleve Huff ( a first call drummer in the Phoenix, Az area),
who took him under his wing "Thank's Cleve" and later recruited Bryan into the
Scottsdale Community College Music program under the direction of Dr. Bud Sessions
Bryan's drumming influence's grew to include Max Roach,
Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Joe La Barbera, Peter Erskine, Terry Bozzio,
Vinnie Colaiuta, Mickey Curry, Harvey Mason, Dave Weckl, Mark Craney and
Chad Wackerman. Lately, I've been Inspired by Todd Sucherman, Daniel Glass, Virgil Donati,
Dennis Chambers, Lenny White, Papa Joe Jones, Art Blakey, Buddy Rich,
Simon Phillips, Eric Singer & Mike Mangini. AND.......Chad Smith, and then there's...
Kenny Aronoff & Max.
Bryan studied music theory and performed in several bands at the SCC including;
The Jazz Band, Jazz Trio’s & Jazz Quartet’s, Orchestra, and Marching Band.
Bryan played percussion and drums for the following musicals while at the College;
“Cinderella”, “Pirates of Penzantz”, “’Lil Abner”, and “Ain’t Misbehavin’”.
“Being able to read music and chart out tunes really helped jump start my professional drumming
career and still helps to this day".
It was also at this time that Bryan got introduced to Country and Western when he received a
call from singer/songwriter J.Fraley who lived in Pine, Arizona. "J" had taught his girlfriend
Margo Vohn to play Bass and needed a drummer to complete their Country Trio they called
“Buffalo Hump”. They got Bryan’s number from the Creative Drum Shop
(it pays to hang out at your local drum shop or music store).
Their first gig was at Kohls Ranch near the Mogollon Rim,( Mo-gee-on), which led to many other
performances (and several recording sessions) in the area, not to mention shows in Phoenix and
Scottsdale.
A year or so later Bryan joined another Band out of Payson, Arizona. “Pure Country”.
He sat in with them at a jam session at the Chalet in Strawberry Arizona using just a
hi-hat and a snare (sock cymbal as they called it, eventually, Bryan worked in his whole kit).
Pure Country played at The Swiss Village, Pete’s Place, The Winchester, The Natural Bridge, &
The Payson Rodeo not to mention shows in Sedona, Cottonwood, and many other local spots.
Bryan moved back to Scottsdale and started private lessons again with Cleve Huff and also a
few lessons from Peter Magadini. At this point in his career Bryan was playing all styles of music.
Once again, through a recommendation from the Creative Drum Shop, Bryan received a call
from a local singer/songwriter, Mark Wood who was looking for a drummer for two New Year's
Eve shows at the Grand Canyon. Bryan auditioned and got the job. The band played tunes by
Led Zeppelin,The Police,The Beatles, Genesis, Boston, ZZ Top, Doobie Brothers, Eric Clapton,
and many other Rock classics as well as Marks newly recorded originals.
This is when I studied Carmine Appice's famous playing on the classic
"You Keep Me Hanging On" by Vanilla Fudge.
Today, after over twenty years of friendship and a move to the West Coast, you can still catch
Bryan performing with Mark in several of his groups for Summer Concerts and Special
Events throughout Southern California and the United States.
In 1985, Bryan moved to Southern California to further pursue his music career.
He immediatly joined the band “Music By Numbers”(Mark Wood on Guitar & Vocals) performing
original music in Hollywood at such clubs as “The Roxy”, “The Whisky”,“The Troubadour”, and
“FM Station”. Bryan continued to perform locally in Southern California while also managing to
find other bands and various performing and recording situations to further his career.
In 1992 Bryan answered an ad in the "Recycler" that read;
“Band seeking record deal looking for drummer to tour and record”.
That Band became "Wishbone". While continuing to play with other groups and artists,
Wishbone became Bryan’s main focus. They recorded their first album and signed their first
record deal soon after with Columns Disc ( a European Label) which led to a 2 album deal in
South America on the TenderFoot Label and distributed through Elap.
As changes occurred in the Wishbone camp, Bryan met Bass player Bart Broadnax
Bart had just become the Musical Director for a 9 piece R&B band that needed a drummer.
Bart called Bryan and asked if he would be interested. Bryan auditioned and got the job!
Stonebridge performed and backed many Artists at Corporate events and Concerts locally in
Southern California and around the Country.
Over the years Bryan has played events such as: "The Taste of Newport", "Taste of L.A.",
The Taste of Beverly Hills","The Fashion Island Summer Concert Series",Long Beach Grand Prix,
"Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series", OMBAC in San Diego,
The Redondo Beach Lobster Festival & "Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center".
Just to name a few.
Plus, numerous charitable events.
Bryan has also had the great pleasure of warming up for;
The Pointer Sister's, George Benson, Rick Springfield, Sammy Kershaw,
Dokken, Great White,George Lynch, Testament, Wild Child, Royal Crown Revue,
Kim Carnes, The Nelson Brother's and many other talented artists.
Some of the Hotels Bryan has performed at include; Ritz Carlton, Four Seasons,
The Island, Montage, St. Regis, Balboa Bay Club,La Quinta , Embassy Suites,
The Omni, Golden Nugget, Harrah's, Caesar's Palace (Atlantic City),
Hyatt Hotels, PGA West, Hotel Del Coronado and many other's around the U.S.A.
Currently, Bryan resides in Southern California and performs and records with various local
bands and songwriter's. And the hours of practice still allow him the pleasure of performing with
class acts such as:
- Two Guys Left
- The Springsteen Experience
- Porcupine Soldiers
- Tabasco
- Max Bennett
- Ron Kobayashi
- Martin Gerschwitz-(Iron Butterfly,Meatloaf,Vanilla Fudge,Lita Ford, etc.)
- Lee Dorman- We played at Martin's Jams)-Iron Butterfly
- Ricky Lewis & The Groovemeisters
- The Dana Point All-Stars
- Johnny English a.k.a.SpaceMonk
- Karl Rucker
- Jimi James & Julie "Julz" Harris
- Tomas Croucier
- Keston Barker
- Greg Vail
- Eric Turner
- Darrell Mansfield
- Phunkle
- Peggie Perkins
- John Durbin
- Dick Deluxe
- SouthTown
- David Hannans
- Springsteen-The Premier Tribute to the Boss (Bruce Springsteen Tribute)
- Mark Wood & The Parrot Head Band ( A Jimmy Buffett Tribute)
- Cirrus
- Richard Street- Lead Singer of "The Temptations"....1971-1995
- Blues Racket (Cover Band - Corporate Parties,Weddings,Special Events)
- Lou Gramm from Foreigner
- Zydeco Party Band
- Byron Bordeaux (Jimi Hendrix Tribute)
- Exude/NC-17
- Dodie Stevens
- Bowzer from Sha Na Na
- Lesley Gore
- Lenny Welch
- The "Sounds of the Supremes"
- The Shirelles featuring Doris Jackson
- The Marvelettes featuring Gladys Horten
- Barbara Lewis
- Patrick Bolen
- Chuck Rio & The Champs
- Johnny Tillotson
- The Coasters
- The Drifter's
- Kathy Young
- TammyO
- Anthony Terrezza
- SoulKat
- The Raymies
- The West
- Savage City Band
- Don Duncan
- Mark Wood
- Wishbone
- Robby Armstrong
| Scottsdale Community College Jazz Band 1983 |
| Scottsdale Community College Marching Band |
| "Broken Arrow" A Country Band I played with in Phoenix, Arizona |
| "Another Pretty Face" We played songs from Adam Ant, Talk Talk, Duran Duran, and many other bands from the 80's |
| Black Widow "Hard Rock Band of the Year" Phoenix, Arizona 1984 |
| Bryan's 1st record deal |
| Grammy Award winner Chuck "Tequila" Rio |
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| New Year's Eve Grand Canyon |
| "Modern Drummer" |
| "Chief's in Chino" Lit'l Erin, Bryan and Lou Gramm of "Foreigner" Chino Hills, Ca. |
| The Shirelles Featuring Doris Jackson |
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| To hear another Music By Numbers tune, Click on the FM Station ticket |
| Hear Bryan with Dodie Stevens performing her hit song "Tan Shoes & Pink Shoe laces" on my new "Oldies" Page |
Bryan's first pro Rock Band-We played stuff by
Robin Trower, Led Zeppelin, Styx, Pink Floyd &
lots of originals. Our 1st gig was in Hobbs, NM.
Robin Trower, Led Zeppelin, Styx, Pink Floyd &
lots of originals. Our 1st gig was in Hobbs, NM.
| Bryan with the MWB Newport Beach, Ca. Earthday |
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| Springsteen! The Premier Tribute to the Boss |
| Patrick Bolin click on his picture to hear Patrick sing and play Guitar with Bryan on Drums |
| I played a fun show with these Artist's, Dodie Stevens, Lenny Welch, Johnny Tillotson |
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| Bryan with SoulKat Balboa, Ca. 2010 |
| Beverly Hills Mayor Jimmy Delshad "StarMaker" David Harrison Levi Bass Man "Karl Rucker" and Bryan on Drums. And (Spacemonk) Keyboards-Guitar-Vocals a.k.a. Johnny English |
| Bryan "Bear" |
| Wishbone |
| Bryan, Darrell Mansfield, TammyO |
| T.V. Land Awards after party at "Life on Wilshire" |
Daniel Glass & Bryan
| Richard Street Lead singer for the Temptations 1971- 1995 click on his picture's to hear him sing....! |
| Bryan with Max Bennett and TammyO 3-5-2011 @ The Dana Point, Ca. Whale Festival |
Julie "Julz" Harris Bryan Jimi James Harris
| Lee Dorman & Martin Gerschwitz of "Iron Butterfly" watching Bryan solo during In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida 4-26-09 |
| Bryan with Ron Bushy Drummer for Iron Butterfly |