Introduction of Famous Drummers Part 2

Hello, everyone! I introduced Chad Smith last time. This time, I'll introduce a famous and respected drummer, too. This person is ... Tico Torres!! His full name is Hector Samuel Juan "Tico" Torres.

This is Tico Torres and he is so cool.



This picture was painted by Tico Torres.
It's so beautiful!

He is a drummer for Bon Jovi and also he is known as a painter and designer. I like his designs. He is from New York, NY, USA. His nickname is 'The Hit Man' because he knows well how to treat women. And also the Bon Jovi members call him 'The King of Cuba'. Torres began to play the guitar from 11 years old. He wanted to be a DJ, but turned to drums. He became a professional drummer at just seventeen years old. In 1983, he joined Bon Jovi as a drummer. His playing style is not showy, but he has steadiness and a wonderful technique. He used to use the Pearl drums, but he signed with Drum Workshop to promote their drums and now he uses Paiste cymbals from 2013. As I explained before, he is known as a painter and designer. He sometimes holds one-man exhibitions and he released a brand of children's clothes. The brand neme is 'Rock Star Baby'. I found the URL for Rock Star Baby. If you are interested in this product line, please take a look. The video below is his drum solo. Please take a look! He is so cool!!

He had surgery twice because of appendicitis doing a concert tour the band. Members worried about him. Why do I know that? Because Bon Jovi always thought he was important, and kind was to him. In return, he has passion for them. When he was hospitalized in Mexico, he said, 'I thought I was so lucky to be in one of the most popular bands in the world.'
He joined charity event with Nicko McBrain in 2015 in Florida and this charity is called the Classic Rock & Roll Party. The charity's purpose is to save children from domestic violence. Nicko is a member of IRON MAIDEN. He is a drummer, too. They performed double drums. This video is from the charity's permance. They're wonderful.

Jon said to Tico,'Tico grew up us. He said "I 've been looking at your back for 20 years, so I must like you. Thank you for always pulling, pushing me and for letting me be in this big band." When I saw this script, I was so impressed.
He made a deep comment. 'If the guitar or bass's rhythm breaks down a little, the drums can pull back the rhythm, but if the drums's rhythm gets into a bad state, the whole band will break down. So, I can never be relaxed at my gigs.' He is sooo cool!!