Probing the Barn the drummer

Every now and then we like to shine the spotlight on each other and ask some serious questions, the sort of things that reveal the 'inner workings of the mind' and that lay bare all the cracks within the psyche. Today is Barnaby Oldman's turn....

Who are your all time favourite drummers? John Bonham, Stewart Copeland, Vinnie Colaiuta & Mich Mitchell

When did you start playing? Age 8 on a quality street kit & got my first kit, a black diamond 5 piece at age12. By 14 y/o I was gigging in local pubs..

What's your kit? A battered Pearl maple 80's kit previously used in a Birmingham studio by UB40, and my Brady Jarrah stave snare & zildjian a customs.

The ultmate drum kit would be? A Brady!

What's your warm up routine or rituals before playing? Generally rushing to get to the gig on time!

Your favourite movie? Roadhouse - "you're paid to play, so play!" Jeff Healey's blues goes down well at the double deuce. This film is so bad that it's just awesome..

You've always had a passion for driving fast, what's your favourite car? Ya know, I've already had my midlife crisis..

And what's your favourite car that you've owned? It would have to be my first car, mk3 Ford Fiesta 950cc.

Toast or cereal? Bacon

Azure or AWS? (Techie in-joke) VMware

Your favourite band or artist? Currently I'm still listening to Jamaican reggae most of the time. I've got a fair collection of reggae :).

Biggest gig you've played?

The Tramshed in Cardiff - my favourite venue!

Best gig you've attended? Surprisingly; Paul Weller at Aston leisure centre with Steve Craddock and Yolanda Charles in the 90's

A funny thing that no-one knows about you? Yep that's the one.. if I told you, it wouldn't be a valid answer...