Name: Andrew Hewitt Date of Birth: 1st January 1970 Special Attributes: Born with Cerebral Palsy. Walk aided by crutches. Drummer for 24 years. Always has a "can do" attitude Very passionate about music and drumming Never gives up Website: http://www.drummerstix.com.au Motto: "You can do anything if you put your mind to it!" Currently listening to: Powderfinger, The Superjesus, Creed, Nickelback, Def Leppard, Led Zeppelin, Cold Chisel, Queens of Stone Age, Foo Fighters, AC/DC, Motley Crue, Skid Row, Black Crowes. Outlook: My outlook on life is that life is too short to sit around and do nothing, being born with a physical disability has helped me thrive to exceed all barriers placed before me. Just because I have a disability, doesn't mean I have to stop functioning in life. I believe that persistence is the key to my success. Background: I started playing drums in 1980 at the tender age of 10. My parents bought me a cheap drum kit for christmas, thinking it would be good therapy for my legs. I was born in Burnie, Tasmania. Had my first ever drum lesson in 1981 with Scott Bird (ex Pale Riders). Formed my first band with some friends from school in 1984, didn't really sound that great. but we had fun.Live @ Home Hotel, Launching Place, Victoria My first professional band gig was in 1989 with Avasive Action, a hard rock covers band based in Devonport, Tasmania. This band lasted about 18 months, then I joined an LA Style hard rock band playing covers of Skid Row, Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne and AC/DC. This band only lasted 6 months due to a few over excessive ego and drug problems with other band members. In 1992 due to the lack of future career prospects in Tasmania, I ventured across to mainland Australia and based myself in Melbourne. Within a month of being there I found myself auditioning for various bands from one end of Melbourne to another.Live @ Sam Knot Hotel, Wesburn, Victoria While trying to get myself known as a drummer around the place, I played at the occasional Jam night at various hotels around Melbourne. I also roadied for a couple bands as their lighting tech, working at various venues around Melbourne. I also met Tubby Waddsworth (ex Massappeal, Killing Time, The Harlots) who took me under his wing and started working on my playing. I took lessons with him for 18 months until he re-located interstate to per sue other band interests. I had a couple of other teachers, then was introduced to Ashley Davies (Mighty Servant, Matt Walker) who I took lessons with for nearly 8 years. In 2000 I joined an acoustic band called Genius. This was something different for me as I had never played with any band which didn't have walls of guitar amps. To start with, I was just playing a snare drum and hats... and using brushes. This lineup lasted about 12 months, but a fairly busy 12 months which included a 6 month Thursday night residency at The Village Belle Hotel in St. Kilda, various Cafes, Private Parties and a "Live to air" performance on 3VYV Community FM on the outskirts of Melbourne. Live @ City Cafe, St. Kilda, Victoria Late in 2001, I decided after almost 10 years of living in Melbourne, it was time to move on. I re-located to Sydney and caught up with my old friend Tubby Waddsworth and started refining my skills. I am currently looking for an original alternative/rock band project, meanwhile I am keeping myself active playing at Blues Jam nights @ The Empire Hotel in Annandale and occasionally at The Botany View Hotel in Newtown. My approach to playing is very simple. I'm not a very technical player, just a solid rock player. I like to keep all my fills very simple with a good feel for the music. My playing style is very much influenced by 70s rock drummers such as John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Phill Rudd (AC/DC), Ian Paice (Deep Purple) and Carmine Appice (Rod Stewart) with a taste of the new age rock players like Scott Phillips (Creed), and Ben Gillies (Silverchair). Live @ Village Belle Hotel, St. Kilda, Victoria Drumming is in my blood and I am going to be around for many years to come. Influences & Inspirations: Rick Allen (Def Leppard) John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) Animal (The Muppets) Eric Singer (KISS/Alice Cooper) Phill Rudd (AC/DC) Buddy Rich Scott Phillips (Creed) Ben Gillies (Silverchair)

DRUMS: TAMA RK Rockstar Pro (1989) 12in Tom 16in Floor Tom 22in Bass Drum SNARE DRUMS: LUDWIG 1966 Supraphonic 14x5inch LUDWIG 1997 Black Beauty 14x6.5inch TAMA 1989 RK Rockstar Pro 14x6.5inch CYMBALS: PAISTE 2002 10in Splash ZILDJIAN "A" 14in Rock Hi Hats ZILDJIAN "Z" 16in Power Crash ZILDJIAN "A" 18in Medium Crash ZILDJIAN "Impulse" 18in China Boy PAISTE 2002 18in Crash PAISTE 2002 20in Power Crash ZILDJIAN "A" 20in Medium Ride HARDWARE: GIBRALTAR Power Rack System (Half Cage) TAMA "Iron Cobra" Double Kick Pedals TAMA "Iron Cobra" Lever Glide Hi Hat Stand STICKS: ZILDJIAN Vinnie Coloutia Model

	MODERN DRUMMER Modern Drummer magazine (USA) - April 2004 Page 116 17th February 2004 http://www.moderndrummer.com
	DRUM PERCUSSION WORKSHOP Sydney based Andrew Hewitt, who continues to play drums despite physical disabilities, is holding a drum and percussion workshop for kids with cerebral palsy. "The main idea of the workshop is to show the kids that no matter what life throws at you, give it your best, and anything is possible," Hewitt tells this column. "Drums in Motion" is held at The Spastic Centre of NSW at Allambie Heights on Friday March 26 from 3pm. For more information, contact Gabriel Pinter on 02 9972 8124 or visit the website at: http://www.drummerstix.com.au or http://www.thespasticcentre.org.au
	The Advocate (Burnie, Tasmania) - November 21st 2003 4th November 2003
	HEWITT SCORES "MODERN DRUMMER" Sydney drummer Andrew Hewitt, who plays in bands at a semi-pro level despite being born with cerebral palsy and having to walk on crutches, has had a rare honour bestowed. He will be included in US based "Modern Drummer"'s On The Move section in March 2004. He is investigating trigger and drum electronics systems to use on his acoustic kit to help enhance his playing especially in getting a powerful bass drum delivery. Hewitt is currently organising to host a series of drum workshops aimed at disabled kids, the first likely for February. Christie Eliezer - Business News - February 17th 2004 http://www.themusic.com.au