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Bun E. Carlos
Cheap Trick
  1. United States
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Bun E. Carlos

Biography & Career

Bun E. Carlos, is the primary drummer for American rock band Cheap Trick. He is the band's chief setlister and archivist, and maintained recordings of all the band's shows, some of which have been released under the title 'Bun E's Bootlegs'. Carlos has two side bands with former Cheap Trick bassist Jon Brant; The Bun E Carlos Experience and the Monday Night Band.

Carlos is left-handed, but has alternated between left and right-handed playing throughout his career. He has several writing credits, the most notable of which is the drum solo track "Who D'King", from the album All Shook Up and Bun E. in a Box (2004), a drum sample CD.

On June 24, 2016, Carlos issued his first-ever solo album, Greetings From Bunezuela!

Hardware & Setup

Drums

Ludwig Legacy Classic Vintage Blue Oyster

14x24 Bass Drum

16x16 Floor Tom

9x13

Snare Drum(s):

6.5x14 Black Beauty

6.5x14 Supraphonic

6.5x14 Copperphonic

Hardware

Ludwig Atlas Classic

LAC16HH Atlas Classic Hi Hat Stand

LAC22SS Atlas Classic Snare Stand

LAP37BCS Atlas Classic Boom Stand

LAP27CS Atlas Classic Cymbal Stand

LAP15FP Atlas Pro Foot Pedal

LAP59TH Atlas Classic Saddle Throne

Bun E. Carlos
Cheap Trick

United States

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