TONY POND - Drums for Life
B I O G R A P H Y
Born: August 10, 1955
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Currently: Mission Viejo, CA

Drum Experience: since 1967

Current Band: Buddy-X, Phunkel (sub)

Past Bands:
Millertime Boogie
Hughes Revue
Haugs Pointing West
2000 Lbs. of Blues (sub)
The Wedge
Jeffery John Band
Wildman Party Band
Diva Moon
The Daddyo's
Mike Pinera Band
Radio West
Jonah
Backstreet
Blackstar
Tumblin' Dice

Discography:
Buddy-X ~ BIGSHOWS ~ 2004
Martin Gerschwitz & Friends ~ 2003
(w/Buddy-X Live @ Doheny Blues Festival
Buddy-X ~ LIVEMUGS ~ 2002
Hughes Revue ~ Livin for the Night ~ 2001
Buddy-X ~ 5-song Demo ~ 1999
Haugs Pointing West ~ 1998
Diva Moon ~ 1994
Mike Pinera Band ~ Hello from the Center of
the Earth ~ 1984
Daddyo's ~ Joy's of Inflation ~ 1983

Equipment:
DW 6-piece chameleon paint by Buff Bros.
DW 4-piece "Hip Gig" kit Aztec Gold
Vintage Camco and custom snares
Zildjian K. and A. cymbals
JBL/Mackie P.A.

Favorite Drummers: Mike Portnoy, John Theodore, Dana Carey, Neil Peart, Josh Freese, Carter Beauford, Deen Castronovo, Mark Cranney, Terry Bozzio, Vinnie Colluta, Don Brewer and Alan White.

Favorite Bands/Artists:
Present:
Dream Theater, P-Tree, Robert Plant, Mars Volta, Seal, Peter Gabriel, Rush, Neville Brothers, Santana and Los Lobos.

Past:
Jeff Beck, Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Gino Vannelli, U2, Weather Report, Climax Blues Band, Bebop Deluxe, Yes, Camel, PFM, Genesis, Zeppelin, Who, Doors, Peter Frampton, Grand Funk Railroad and Iron Butterfly.