THOMAS LANG, a native of Vienna/Austria took up drumming at the age of 5. In addition to lessons at local music schools and years of private tuition, he attended the Vienna Conservatory of Music.   Listen to this episode and SUBSCRIBE! www.richredmond.com/podcasts   The Rich Redmond Show is sponsored by Big Dot Lighting & Electrical: www.bigdotlighting.com   Thomas has worked with Paul Gilbert (Racer X/Mr. Big), John Wetton (Asia/King Crimson), Robert Fripp, Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple), UK, Eddie Jobson, Robbie Williams, Kelly Clarkson, Sugababes, Geri Halliwell, Emma Burton (“Baby Spice”),Victoria Beckham (“Posh Spice”), Ronan Keating, Steve Hackett (Genesis), Boyzone, 911, Falco, Nina Hagen, Steve Jones, Mick Jones (The Clash), The Commodores, George Michael, Doogie White (Rainbow), Bill Liesegang, The Blockheads, Gianna Nannini, Sertab Erener, Jens Lindemann, Vienna Art Orchestra, Bonnie Tyler, Save The Robots, StOrk, Terabite, Schwarzenator, Vinnie Valentino, Gregg Howe, Page Hamilton (Helmet), Mark Bonilla (Montrose) and many more.   Lang is considered to be one of the world's greatest drummers. His playing is highly technical, powerful and dynamic. He is known for his ability to play anything he plays with his hands, also with his feet on a multi-pedal setup. His playing often incorporates layers of complex rhythms that require a level of independence that is rarely seen. Lang has been voted "The World's Greatest Drummer" in 2007 by Rhythm Magazine and has been named one of the "Best 25 Drummers Of All Time", winning awards and accolades from critics and peers for more than three decades.   Despite Thomas' humility and gratitude, he's playing style is unlike any other.   A few things came up:   -Methodical practice -You have to learn how to learn -Playing the piano, a "real instrument" per his mother -Nine Beats -Mark Wahlberg look alike? -Physical fitness -Hating the word "talented" -Eating Pig Eyes -Auditioning for Dream Theater -Choosing the right drumming shoes -Car Talk   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits!   Rich can also be seen in several films and TV shows and has also written an Amazon Best-Selling book, "CRASH! Course for Success: 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Personal and Professional Life" currently available at:   https://www.amazon.com/CRASH-Course-S...     One Book: Three Ways to consume....Physical (delivered to your front door, Digital (download to your kindle, ipad or e-reader), or Audio (read to you by me on your device...on the go)!   Buy Rich’s exact gear at www.lessonsquad.com/rich-redmond   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim: @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com