Blake Atkins Page

"Sweet Tater"

BACKSTREET BAND

WOODRUFF, SC

DRUMS AND VOCALS

Hello, I'm Blake from Woodruff, South Carolina I am the drummer of the Backstreet Band. I am the newest member of the band. I have been playing with these guy's and girls for around a year now. They are a great group of people to be around.
I have been playing drums and percussion, and singing now for over twenty-seven years. I am married and we have two sons. My wife Amy has a Master's degree in English from Converse College. My sons Matthew (age 9), and Nicholas (age 5), well...we think that they are the best.
In my past I have had the honor of playing with many really good or great musicians. I have played many different styles of music. I have played rock, funk, r&b, gospel, country, and lite jazz. My equipment list is simple, Ziljian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Remo heads, DW and Tama pedals, and a Gibraltar rack. My drums are custom made by me.
My goals as a drummer for the backstreet band;
I hope that every person who comes to see us play can say that they had a really good time and look forward to coming back again!
As a person I try to be the best that I can be in all situations and to treat all people with respect, the way that I like to be treated. But most of all be a good father to my kids.
In closing I would like to thank you for your support and for taking the time to check out the Backstreet Band.

Blake is now retired and playin music in church and with his kids.....

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