Mike Dolbear is an accomplished drummer and advocate for the drumming and percussion industry. In addition to starting the web site mikedolbear.com that has over 85,000 pages of drumming information on musicians, equipment, reviews, etc., Mike was chosen as the integral person to audition, train and coordinate the 1000 drummers that opened the celebration festivities at the 2012 London Olympics.

Mike heads charities and competitions for the drumming world from his business and residence location in England, and is an international ambassador regarding the world of drummers and percussionists.

This interview focuses on the London Olympics and the method by which the drummers from around the world were chosen for the opening ceremonies of this all important event.