Kev Hickman
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Genre: Blues / Funk / Rock
Location Milton Keynes, Midlands, Un
Profile Views: 80054
Last Login: 8/25/2012
Member Since 10/7/2008
Record Label Fab Tone Records
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
.. .... ............ ...... .......... .. .. .. Kev Hickman's drumming life has been one of hard work and determination. To go from first sitting on a drumkit at 16 to headlining his first festival in France four years later was no easy task. It was his passion for playing that caught the interest of international blues legend Gwyn Ashton who took him out of the local circuit and onto the international scene. The Two-Man Blues Army was formed and over the next two years they established themselves as an unstoppable force, touring Europe, Brazil and America, becoming one of the hardest working bands on the circuit. .. Kev Hickman's drumming has been described as 'powerful', 'passionate' and 'inspiring' and has impressed all, from musicians at local jam nights to seasoned professionals at international festivals. He is available to teach and already has a number of drum students around the local area. .... Kev Hickman is the drummer in Gwyn Ashton's Two-Man Blues Army (www.myspace.com/gwynashtonmusic). .... .. Kev Hickman has appeared on stage with Mark Stanway (Magnum), Robbie Blunt (Robert Plant), Mo Birch (Phil Lynott, Robert Plant), Gerry Joe Weise, Brendan O'Neil (Nine Below Zero ex Rory Gallagher), Gerry McAvoy (Nine Below Zero ex Rory Gallagher), Dennis Greaves (Nine Below Zero), Johnny Mastro, Danny B. Harvey (The Head Cat) and Marc Michalski (Mud). Kev Hickman has headlined festivals all over Europe and played at both small and large venues all over the UK as well as in the USA, France, Brazil, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Poland and even the Shetland Islands. .. ...... .. ....The recordings on this page are:.... 1. Million Dollar Blues Sample - From the Two-Man Blues Army album... 2. Break Sample - From the Two-Man Blues Army album.. ...... ..Musicians/bands that Kev has worked/performed with include:.... Gwyn Ashton * .. Gerry Joe Weise .. Peter Parker * .. Mike Hurst .. Ray Fenwick .. Krissy Matthews .. Johnny Mastro .. Alex Wesley (The Amateurs) * .. * denotes recording sessions as well as live appearances .... .. ..Equipment:.... Custom-built maple kit (14" rack tom, 16" floor tom, 22" bass drum).. 14" Paiste 2002 Sound Edge hi-hats.. 18" Paiste Twenty crash.. 20" Paiste Signature Reflector.. 20" Paiste Alpha Metal crash.. 22" Paiste Twenty ride.. 14" Tama brass snare.. Evans EC2 drumheads.. Hardcase cases.. .. ...... .. .. .... Music video for "Break" (Gwyn Ashton's Two Man Blues Army).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... "When The Levee Breaks" Live performance at Leamington Spa, UK.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... "Hey Joe" Live performance at the Blues Kitchen, UK.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... "Outside Woman Blues" Live headline performance at Blues Rock Festival "les Grosses Guitares" Vaugneray (69).. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. "All Over Now" Live performance at Leamington Spa, UK.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... Live headline performance at the Malzhaus in Plauen on the 7th November 2009:.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ........ .... .. .. .. .. .. .................. -
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......Here's what other people think:.... .... .... "Kev Hickman, 21, generates excitement on drums and at times seems determined to test the manufacturer's warranty on his kit" .... "Special thanks to Kev Hickman who was a life saver at our recent gig at The Grebe. We couldn't have done it without you Kev... you were terrific !!!!!!".. - Bootleg Zoo.... "You are the best band we've had on in a long, long time" - Sno Bar, Milton Keynes .... "What a wonderful gig! You made the show, waow! Tshaaww!" - Wildburnes .... "I just wanted to say that I thought your drumming was amazing. I saw you at the 12 Bar Club a couple of nights ago. You've got some serious talent! Can't wait to see you play again." - aISHa .. .. .. ..
Bio
From first sitting on a drum kit at 16 to headlining his first festival in France in front of thousands of people just four years later, Kev Hickman's career has been one characterised by hard work and determination. His first professional band played all over the UK with festival spots in Ireland and Holland, all before his 18th birthday. Through these first years he quickly developed his distinct and intense playing style.
An opportunity was provided in 2009 when his passion for playing drums caught the interest of Australian blues legend Gwyn Ashton. With him the Two-Man Blues Army was formed and over the next two years they established themselves as an unstoppable force, touring Europe, Brazil and America, quickly becoming one of the hardest working bands on the circuit to promote Ashton's 2009 release 'Two-Man Blues Army'. Hickman appeared in the official music video for 'Break' from album and also appeared in, edited and produced the official music video for 'Million Dollar Blues'.
In early 2011 the duo tore up stages all over Europe supporting British rock band Magnum on their two month tour, receiving rave reviews from fans and the press. The band then began work on Gwyn Ashton's new album 'Radiogram' set for release on October 22nd. The diverse guest artist roster includes Don Airey (Deep Purple, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath), Kim Wilson (Fabulous Thunderbirds), Robbie Blunt (Robert Plant, Bronco, Silverhead), Johnny Mastro (LA’s Mama’s Boys), Mark Stanway (Magnum, Phil Lynott) and Mo Birch (UB40, Go West, Culture Club). Radiogram was recorded in England, mixed in LA by Lost Prophets’ producer Justin Hopfer and mastered in Australia by Don Bartley, who was recently commissioned by EMI to re-master the audiophile version of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Hickman appeared in the official music video for Gwyn Ashton's single 'Little Girl' off the 'Radiogram' album, this video premiered on Classic Rock Magazine's website on August 24th, 2012 and was welcomed by fans and press.
His drumming has been described as 'powerful', 'passionate' and 'inspiring' and has received praise from the press and industry professionals. He has taught drums at various workshops all across the country and also teaches privately.
He has headlined festivals all over Europe and played at both small and large venues all over the UK as well as in the USA, France, Italy, Spain, Norway, Brazil, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Portugal, Poland and the Shetland Islands.
www.myspace.com/gwynashtonmusic
He has appeared on stage with Mark Stanway (Magnum), Robbie Blunt (Robert Plant), Mo Birch (Phil Lynott, Robert Plant), Hank Van Sickle (John Mayall, Mick Taylor), John Cartwright (Harry Belafonte), Rob Mackenzie (Sha na na, Pete Townshend), Kenny Aaronson (Rick Derringer, Brian Setzer), Gerry Joe Weise, Brendan O'Neil (Nine Below Zero ex Rory Gallagher), Gerry McAvoy (Nine Below Zero ex Rory Gallagher), Dennis Greaves (Nine Below Zero), Johnny Mastro and Marc Michalski (Mud).
An opportunity was provided in 2009 when his passion for playing drums caught the interest of Australian blues legend Gwyn Ashton. With him the Two-Man Blues Army was formed and over the next two years they established themselves as an unstoppable force, touring Europe, Brazil and America, quickly becoming one of the hardest working bands on the circuit to promote Ashton's 2009 release 'Two-Man Blues Army'. Hickman appeared in the official music video for 'Break' from album and also appeared in, edited and produced the official music video for 'Million Dollar Blues'.
In early 2011 the duo tore up stages all over Europe supporting British rock band Magnum on their two month tour, receiving rave reviews from fans and the press. The band then began work on Gwyn Ashton's new album 'Radiogram' set for release on October 22nd. The diverse guest artist roster includes Don Airey (Deep Purple, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Black Sabbath), Kim Wilson (Fabulous Thunderbirds), Robbie Blunt (Robert Plant, Bronco, Silverhead), Johnny Mastro (LA’s Mama’s Boys), Mark Stanway (Magnum, Phil Lynott) and Mo Birch (UB40, Go West, Culture Club). Radiogram was recorded in England, mixed in LA by Lost Prophets’ producer Justin Hopfer and mastered in Australia by Don Bartley, who was recently commissioned by EMI to re-master the audiophile version of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Hickman appeared in the official music video for Gwyn Ashton's single 'Little Girl' off the 'Radiogram' album, this video premiered on Classic Rock Magazine's website on August 24th, 2012 and was welcomed by fans and press.
His drumming has been described as 'powerful', 'passionate' and 'inspiring' and has received praise from the press and industry professionals. He has taught drums at various workshops all across the country and also teaches privately.
He has headlined festivals all over Europe and played at both small and large venues all over the UK as well as in the USA, France, Italy, Spain, Norway, Brazil, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Portugal, Poland and the Shetland Islands.
www.myspace.com/gwynashtonmusic
He has appeared on stage with Mark Stanway (Magnum), Robbie Blunt (Robert Plant), Mo Birch (Phil Lynott, Robert Plant), Hank Van Sickle (John Mayall, Mick Taylor), John Cartwright (Harry Belafonte), Rob Mackenzie (Sha na na, Pete Townshend), Kenny Aaronson (Rick Derringer, Brian Setzer), Gerry Joe Weise, Brendan O'Neil (Nine Below Zero ex Rory Gallagher), Gerry McAvoy (Nine Below Zero ex Rory Gallagher), Dennis Greaves (Nine Below Zero), Johnny Mastro and Marc Michalski (Mud).
Equipment:
Custom-built maple kit (13" rack tom, 16" floor tom, 22" bass drum)
14" Paiste 2002 Sound Edge hi-hats
18" Paiste Twenty crash
20" Paiste Signature Reflector
20" Paiste Alpha Metal crash
22" Paiste Twenty ride
14" x 6.5" Tama brass snare
Evans EC2 drumheads
Hardcase cases
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Reviews:
"'Killer' Kev Hickman is an up-coming UK based blues and rock drummer best known for intense, high-octane performances - one to watch..." - Yahama Download Article Nov 2010
"Gwyn Ashton was joined on stage by drummer 'Killer' Kev Hickman who made the instrument look like a child’s toy, so good was his drumming that the audience didn’t miss the lack of a bass player, certainly for a young man, he has a talent that some drummers twice his age have not mastered half his technique." - liverpoolstudentmedia.com 2011
"This duo march into battle taking on every blues-rock trick in the book, successfully blasting them to a new level. No-nonsense, brutal and invigorating" - Guitar and Bass 2009
"Kev Hickman, 21, generates excitement on drums and at times seems determined to test the manufacturer's warranty on his kit" - Buckingham Advertiser 2010
"Gwyn Ashton was joined on stage by drummer 'Killer' Kev Hickman who made the instrument look like a child’s toy, so good was his drumming that the audience didn’t miss the lack of a bass player, certainly for a young man, he has a talent that some drummers twice his age have not mastered half his technique." - liverpoolstudentmedia.com 2011
"This duo march into battle taking on every blues-rock trick in the book, successfully blasting them to a new level. No-nonsense, brutal and invigorating" - Guitar and Bass 2009
"Kev Hickman, 21, generates excitement on drums and at times seems determined to test the manufacturer's warranty on his kit" - Buckingham Advertiser 2010
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