John Kramer

Favorite verse:
Psalm 150 and all of John 6

Favorite song by Saline:
"Back to You "

What is in Your CD player right now:
"Hot Fuss"--The Killers

Last book you read:
"Music for Chameleons "by Truman Capote and the Bible (STILL reading)

Musical Influences:
As a drummer, I'm influenced by John Bonham, Buddy Rich, Dave Garibaldi, Neil Peart, Elvin Jones, and Stuart Copeland. As a songwiter, Elvis Costello.

Why are you in Saline:
...to use my God-given gifts in a way that's glorifying to Him!

What gear do you use?
Drums:Gretsch kit: 22" bass, 8", 10", 12" and 14" toms, 14x5 Gretsch snare, and a Tama 10" snare. Cymbals: 8" Sabian AA splash, 14" Zildjian A hi hats, 14" Zildjian A crash, 16" Zildjian A rock crash, 18" Zildjian A med crash, 19" Sabian AAX Stage crash, 20" Zildjian Z custom ride Hardware: Gibraltar road series rack, Tama IC single pedal, LP cowbell, Evans and Remo Heads, and I play Silverfox drumsticks exclusively!

Most Influential Person:
My wife Emily, my daughter Lydia, Mom and Dad,

Favorite Fast Food:
Taco Bell

Favorite sport:
Football and Fly-fishing

Favorite show:
Seinfeld and Monday Night Football

If you could have another accent what would it be?
I'm perfectly happy with my South Central PA, South Jersey, Baltimore hybrid!

What instrument do you wish you could play?
I wish I could play the bass guitar.