CLEVELAND, OH (December, 2004) - The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC), the percussion industry's trade organization, recently announced the results of its latest Lifestyle survey, which hits upon the opinions of drummers regarding a variety of topics ranging from the President to the latest fashion trends. More than 100 drummers participated in the online survey, which reveals many interesting and surprising answers, including survey respondents likening George W Bush to Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, according to Pat Brown, executive director of Percussion Marketing Council.

"Drummers always add a certain element of their own personality to a band, and we wanted to gain insight into their unique opinions regarding topics outside of the music business," said Brown. "Our survey found some funny and interesting answers that help shed light on drummer lifestyle preferences, and also reveal their opinions of the music industry and beyond."

Results from PMC's Lifestyle survey include:

• George W Bush "Giving it Away"? - The majority of survey respondents (68%) named Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers as the drummer who most closely resembles George Bush, agreeing that both are "pranksters who can't be stopped once they start". Finishing second was Tommy Lee (11%), who's description of "clutch performer who's often despised by fans and the media" also resonated with survey respondents in terms of resembling Bush. Now if we could just get Laura Bush to attend the next Motley Crue reunion show...

• Hey Baby... - When asked which singers they'd most like to backup, 47% of respondents said they would most like to drum alongside hot rocker Gwen Stefani,. With that in mind, is it terribly surprising that Michael Jackson (1%) and Prince (4%) finished last?

• Pass The Potatoes Another Direction! - The majority of drummers surveyed (51%) agreed that the Atkins/low carbohydrate dieting trend is on its way out - apparently drummers, like runners, like to carb load before their marathons, too! In addition, 22% of drumming fashionistas see warm, snuggly Ugg boots as another passé trend that doesn't quite fit their rockstar image.

• Can't Take That Away From Me - When asked what one device they just couldn't live without, 43% of respondents answered that their cell phones were an absolute necessity. Surprisingly, skateboards came in a close second at 28%, with most drummers opting to hold true to their old school roots rather than take on new technology like MP3s (12%) or Blackberries (6%).

Media interested in scheduling an interview or acquiring the complete Lifestyle survey findings can contact Formula at 310-578-7050.

ABOUT PMC
Formed in 1995, the Percussion Marketing Council is the percussion industry's trade organization comprised of diverse companies that are involved in all aspects of percussion products, services and accessories. More than just a governing body, the PMC is a non-profit organization that promotes music participation and its many benefits. PMC is governed by a board made up of a representative group of its members who work together to develop programs for creating more players of all types of drum and percussion instruments.

For more information on International Drum Month, or to find out how you can support the efforts of the Percussion Marketing Council, please contact the PMC headquarters at:
P.O. Box 33252
Cleveland, Ohio 44133
Telephone: 440-582-7006
Fax: 440-230-1346
e-mail: kbdustman@aol.com
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