Eddie Livingston
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Eddie Livingston:Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
) is a rock/metal drummer primarily known for His fast and aggressive double kick playing, and syncopated southern approach to Heavy metal, or Thrash metal. Eddie is usually seen playing with the 'butt'end of his drumsticks. When asked why he plays this way he said it was because he saw a picture of Bill Ward (Black Sabbath
) playing that way, and How could he argue with that?
He has made over 12 record appearances, and has toured in 11 different countries. He has recorded, and or toured with Tactics
, Evildead
, Terror
,Death Toll, Play Chaos (featured Levon Sultanian who would go on to be a founding member of Onesidezero
and Abloom) , 2minutehate, Defenders, Veruca Salt
, Psycho Squad, Merle Haggard
, Bob Welch
(formerly of Fleetwood Mac
), Chris Holmes
(W.A.S.P.
), Jimmy Bain
(Dio
, Rainbow
, Wild Horses
, WWIII), and Motown Legend Billy Preston
.
Livingston moved to Los Angeles
, California
in 1989 to join the band Tactics, which also featured Steve Gaines
of Abattoir,Bitch, Bloodlust ,Dreams Of Damnation, and most recently Anger As Art. As well as Sin Quirin
who went on to play with , Society 1
, Ministry
, Revolting Cocks
, and most recently Lords Of Acid
. Livingston has become a busy studio drummer, recording on many different projects such as Sound tracks, Demo's, and commercials. Eddie lives in Porter Ranch, California.
Eddie was also a BMX
Bicycle motocross racer throughout his adolescent, and Teenage years. After a ten year Hiatus he began racing again in the second half of the nineties, Earning IROC #1 in 1996 Gold cup #1 in 1997, NAG #3 in 1997, ABA World Cup Champion in 1996, NAG #7 in 1999.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa is the second-largest city in the state of Oklahoma and 46th-largest city in the United States. With a population of 391,906 as of the 2010 census, it is the principal municipality of the Tulsa Metropolitan Area, a region with 937,478 residents in the MSA and 988,454 in the CSA. Tulsa's...
) is a rock/metal drummer primarily known for His fast and aggressive double kick playing, and syncopated southern approach to Heavy metal, or Thrash metal. Eddie is usually seen playing with the 'butt'end of his drumsticks. When asked why he plays this way he said it was because he saw a picture of Bill Ward (Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
) playing that way, and How could he argue with that?
He has made over 12 record appearances, and has toured in 11 different countries. He has recorded, and or toured with Tactics
Tactics (band)
Tactics were a post-punk band based in Sydney. They were formed in Canberra and moved to Sydney in late 1978. Tactics became known for running against the grain musically, lyrically, and stylistically...
, Evildead
Evildead
Evildead is an American thrash metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1987. The band was originally composed of members of two former bands, Agent Steel and Abattoir, including guitarist Juan Garcia, who is their only permanent member member...
, Terror
Terror (band)
Terror is a hardcore punk band from Los Angeles, California. Their second album One with the Underdogs sold over 40,000 copies. They have also been on tours throughout Europe , Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Mexico and South America...
,Death Toll, Play Chaos (featured Levon Sultanian who would go on to be a founding member of Onesidezero
Onesidezero
Onesidezero is a five-piece music group from Los Angeles, California. Their style is often described as heavy melodic rock. Their songs are often very dark, with deep lyrics and slow bass lines.-History:...
and Abloom) , 2minutehate, Defenders, Veruca Salt
Veruca Salt (band)
Veruca Salt is an alternative rock band founded in 1993 in Chicago, Illinois. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included vocalist-guitarist Louise Post. Guitarist Stephen Fitzpatrick has been with the band since 1999 and drummer Kellii Scott has worked with the group on and off since 1999...
, Psycho Squad, Merle Haggard
Merle Haggard
Merle Ronald Haggard is an American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler, instrumentalist, and songwriter. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster guitars, vocal harmonies,...
, Bob Welch
Bob Welch (musician)
Robert Lawrence "Bob" Welch, Jr. is a former member of Fleetwood Mac, who had a briefly successful solo career in the late 1970s. His singles included "Hot Love, Cold World", "Ebony Eyes", "Precious Love", and "Sentimental Lady"....
(formerly of Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac are a British–American rock band formed in 1967 in London.The only original member present in the band is its eponymous drummer, Mick Fleetwood...
), Chris Holmes
Chris Holmes (musician)
Chris Holmes is a musician who was born June 23, 1958 in Glendale, California and grew up in La Canada, California...
(W.A.S.P.
W.A.S.P.
W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982. They emerged from the same Los Angeles scene that spawned Mötley Crüe, Ratt, Quiet Riot and others. The band's popularity peaked in the 1980s, yet they continue to record and tour, making them one of the most enduring of the West Coast heavy...
), Jimmy Bain
Jimmy Bain
James Stewart 'Jimmy' Bain is a Scottish bassist most famous for playing in the bands Rainbow and Dio with Ronnie James Dio. He has worked with Thin Lizzy frontman Phil Lynott, co-writing on his solo albums....
(Dio
Dio (band)
Dio was an American heavy metal band from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio, after he left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. Naming the band Dio made sense from a commercial...
, Rainbow
Rainbow (band)
Rainbow were an English rock band, controlled by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore from 1975 to 1984 and 1994 to 1997. It was originally established with American rock band Elf's members, though over the years Rainbow went through many line-up changes with no two studio albums featuring the same line-up...
, Wild Horses
Wild Horses (British band)
Wild Horses were a British rock band, active during the late 1970s and early 1980s.-History:Wild Horses was formed in the summer of 1978 by ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist Brian Robertson and ex-Rainbow bassist Jimmy Bain...
, WWIII), and Motown Legend Billy Preston
Billy Preston
William Everett "Billy" Preston was a musician who gained notoriety and fame, first as a session musician for the likes of Sam Cooke, Ray Charles and The Beatles, and later finding fame as a solo artist with hits such as "Space Race", "Will It Go Round in Circles" and "Nothing from...
.
Livingston moved to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
in 1989 to join the band Tactics, which also featured Steve Gaines
Steve Gaines
Steven Earl Gaines was an American musician. He is most well known as a guitarist and songwriter for southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, and is the younger brother of Cassie Gaines, who was also a member of the band...
of Abattoir,Bitch, Bloodlust ,Dreams Of Damnation, and most recently Anger As Art. As well as Sin Quirin
Sin Quirin
Sin Quirin is a guitar player from LA. He was a member of Ministry and is featured throughout the 2007 Ministry album The Last Sucker.In addition to his role in Ministry and co-writing credits for RevCo’s Sex-O Olympic-O and Got Cock?, Sin Quirin has worked with DJ Hardware on the...
who went on to play with , Society 1
Society 1
Society 1 is an industrial metal band formed in the 1990s in Los Angeles, California by lead singer Matt Zane. They have released four studio albums, a live album, a compilation album, and a spoken word poetry album by vocalist Matt Zane...
, Ministry
Ministry (band)
Ministry is an American industrial metal band founded by lead singer Al Jourgensen in 1981. Originally a synthpop outfit, Ministry changed its style to industrial metal in the late 1980s. Ministry found mainstream success in the early 1990s with its most successful album Psalm 69: The Way to...
, Revolting Cocks
Revolting Cocks
Revolting Cocks, also known as RevCo, is an American–Belgian industrial rock band and sometime supergroup that began as a musical side-project for Richard 23 of Front 242, Luc Van Acker, and Al Jourgensen of Ministry.-History:...
, and most recently Lords Of Acid
Lords of Acid
Lords of Acid is a Belgian-American post-industrial/techno band, led by musician Praga Khan. They debuted with the controversial new beat single "I Sit on Acid" in 1988...
. Livingston has become a busy studio drummer, recording on many different projects such as Sound tracks, Demo's, and commercials. Eddie lives in Porter Ranch, California.
Eddie was also a BMX
BMX
Bicycle motocross or BMX refers to the sport in which the main goal is extreme racing on bicycles in motocross style on tracks with inline start and expressive obstacles, and it is also the term that refers to the bicycle itself that is designed for dirt and motocross cycling.- History :BMX started...
Bicycle motocross racer throughout his adolescent, and Teenage years. After a ten year Hiatus he began racing again in the second half of the nineties, Earning IROC #1 in 1996 Gold cup #1 in 1997, NAG #3 in 1997, ABA World Cup Champion in 1996, NAG #7 in 1999.
- Early Amateur Career: Only Texas rider to score top 5 State rankings 4 years in a row.NBMXA – 1978 #4, 1979 #1, 1980 #3, 1981, #5
- Result of first race: Tall City BMX Midland, Texas 1976 – 1st place
- Result of first National: NBA Summer Nationals Shawnee, Oklahoma 1978 – Did not qualify for main event
- First National Win: ABA Lonestar Nationals Amarillo, Texas 1979