Bio
I started playing drums when I was 7 years old. I was drawn to the drums at church and the drummer would let me sit behind them and pound away. Apparently I had a little rhythm because he told my parents that I did and not to quench it. So they didn’t. In fact, they bought me a drum set.
I started playing drums in church with my dad when I was 10, but didn’t really know what being a musician was or how the drums were to be used until I was about 19. All together I have been playing for about 23 years.
Q&A
Wife:
Margaret
Kid(s):
Levi Troy Shaffer
Where were you born and where have you lived?
Born in Tifton, GA, grew up in Columbia, MO, lived in Oklahoma City and Nashville and now live in Keller, TX
Best childhood memory:
Playing baseball in the backyard with my dad
Most embarrassing moment:
Starting a song in 6/8 instead of 4/4
What are you most known for saying?
1,2,3,4
If the bus were burning, what is the one musical instrument you would grab?
Jim’s accordion, its the only one on the bus that we don’t own.
Favorite quote:
“Tina eat your food!”
Favorite color(s):
Green
Hobbies and/or favorite thing(s) to do in your leisure time:
Golf and movies
Collect anything?
Logo golf balls from courses I have played
A band/artist that inspired you the most:
DC Talk, Carl Albrecht, Trent Austin and Foo Fighters
What’s on your ipod playlist?
David Crowder Band, Foo Fighters, The Killers and Marc Broussard
Favorite artist/band(s) to see live:
Foo Fighters and Tree 63
Favorite Movie(s):
Gladiator
Favorite Book(s):
This Present Darkness
Favorite cartoon character:
Goofy
What for you is a good show and/or what is your favorite thing about playing?
A good show for me is when the crowd is going nuts and worshipping. We usually play better and with more passion. The best thing about playing is seeing people being ministered to, and realizing it has nothing to do with us.
Gear
