Jamie Borden has authored and performed 4 internationally released instructional DVD’s, including “Stepping It Up”, “Drumming in the Style of Neil Peart”, and “Advanced Drum Grooves”. Jamie has recorded with bassist Bunny Brunel (Chick Corea), Violinist Jerry Goodman (The Dregs), Violinist David Ragsdale (Kansas), Mark Kendal (Great White) and Jimmy Crespo (Aerosmith/Rod Stewart).

Q & A

BORN IN: Las Vegas, a long f”*%n time ago!

LIVES IN: Las Vegas

DRUMMING SINCE: 1980

CURRENT BAND/PROJECT: Phoenix, www.StickLibrary.com, iDrum Magazine

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S): Neil Peart, Thomas Lang, Akira Jimbo, Vinnie Colaiuta, Terry Bozzio, Deen Castronovo, everyone!

FAVOURITE ALBUM PLAYED ON: JJT

FAVOURITE ALBUM DIDN’T PLAY ON: “Hemispheres”, RUSH

CAREER HIGHLIGHT(S): Being asked to prepare and perform on the “Drumming in the style of Neil Peart”  DVD. Meeting all of the people who have inspired me to be who I am today.

FAVOURITE SABIAN CYMBAL: The Paragon series.