JAMES BREEN
James keeps us all together as Roger Taylor (both on stage as well as behind the scenes). As well as bringing the thunder from the throne with his world-class musicianship, James has also been the driving force for the band - pushing forward to achieve the best possible quality for the show. His powerhouse performance is the backbone of the bands sound and his attention to detail ensures the band is constantly evolving. James is passionate about setting the highest standards to ensure audiences keep coming back for more. You won't find a harder working drummer on the Queen circuit!
JAMES' STORY
James hasn't got round to writing anything in here (mainly because I haven't told him yet), but when he does, I'm sure it will be scintillating!
JAMES' GEAR
Tama superstar hyper-drive maple sugar white 6 piece shell drum kit
18″x22″ Bass Drum (Aquarian super kick 3)
Tom Toms – 6.5″x10″ / 7″x12″ / 8″x13″
Floor Toms – 12″x14″ / 14″x16″
(All Tom Tom Skins Remo Emperor and Ambassador )
Ludwig black beauty snare 14 x 6.5
(Remo Emperor X used on snare)
DW 5000 double chain pedal
All stands & hardware by Tama
Sabian AAX X-plosion Hi-hats 1 x 14″
Sabian AAX X-plosion crash 1x 17″ + 1x 18″
Sabian AA bright crash 1x 16″
Sabian AAX heavy bell ride 1x 22″
Sabian AAX o-zone splash 1x 10″
Sabian AAX Brilliant splash 1x 12″
Sabian AAX Brilliant Chinese 1 x 18″
Meinl percussion block
Meinl CH-TT38 Sonic energy Chau Tam Tam 38″ Gong
Sticks - Promark shira Kashi Oak 7A nylon tip.
Audix mic setup – i5 / 3x D2 / 2X D4 / D6 / 2x ADX51
Shure 535 IEM + PSM200 transmitter
AKG D5 stage vocal mic