DanielAdair Bio

Obsessed with music at thirteen, Daniel Adair has never looked back. The journey from playing basement jams to arena tours was a process that involved much determination and passion. Adair’s Inspiration came from the greats: Bonham, Peart, Chambers, and Colaiuta. Originally with rock band 3 Doors Down, Daniel is now the drummer for multiplatinum selling Nickelback. He also plays with Vancouver based instrumental prog/fusion band Martone. Adair has performed with Kid Rock, Billy Gibbons, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many more. Time off from the road means time in the studio and Daniel is also a highly in-demand session drummer. His motto: “The harder you work, the luckier you get!”

 

THE BACKSTORY

BORN IN:
Toronto, Ontario Canada

LIVES IN:
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

DRUMMING SINCE:
1988

CURRENT PROJECT(S):
Nickelback, Martone, Studio Work

THE INSIDE SCOOP

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Dennis Chambers, Vinnie Colaiuta, Neil Peart

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON:
Martone, "A Demon's Dream"

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON:
Greg Howe, "Five"

CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
Getting on the cover of Modern Drummer

THE GON BOPS SKINNY

FAVORITE GON BOPS INSTRUMENT:
Alex Acuna Congas

GON BOPS SET-UP:
Alex Acuna Congas and Timbales, Shakers

Website
www.danieladair.ca