Stephen Chopek

BORN IN (city):
Rutherford, NJ

LIVES IN (city):
Memphis, TN

DRUMMING SINCE (year):
1984

CURRENT BAND/PROJECT(S):
Independent

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Josh Freese, Earl Palmer, Kenny Aronoff, Leon Parker, Tommy Lee, Jimmy Cobb, Billy Martin, Zigaboo Modeliste, John McEntire, Matt Chamberlain

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON:
“Any Given Thursday”, John Mayer

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON:
“Green Mind”, Dinosaur Jr.

CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
Releasing my first solo album

FAVORITE SABIAN CYMBAL:
17″ HH Thin Crash