Neil Sanderson is the drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of multi platinum-selling Canadian band Three Days Grace. Neil Sanderson is among the few well-known drummers to sit open-handed, playing left- handed on a right-handed kit. Listing his influences as John Bonham, Danny Carey and Phil Rudd, he has cultivated a style that's equal parts dynamic, and groove-heavy. Just as with the wide-open approach he takes to the kit, Neil leads a life...
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Neil Sanderson is the drummer, backing vocalist, and co-founder of multi platinum-selling Canadian band Three Days Grace. Neil Sanderson is among the few well-known drummers to sit open-handed, playing left- handed on a right-handed kit. Listing his influences as John Bonham, Danny Carey and Phil Rudd, he has cultivated a style that's equal parts dynamic, and groove-heavy. Just as with the wide-open approach he takes to the kit, Neil leads a life that's rich with nuance.
Neil began playing piano at the age of four. Dedicating much of his spare time to practicing and performing in school events and competitions, Neil was also able to spend large amounts of time experimenting with different instruments in the music room throughout elementary school. That's when he discovered a passion for playing drums. In fall of 1992, as he started high-school, he met Adam Gontier and formed a band called "Groundswell". Neil lived close to the school so his house became their rehearsal space almost...
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