***OFFICIAL***

Barry

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About Me

First the earth cooled, then the dinosaurs came........ then I hit my first drum. It has been a love affair ever since. I started at the ripe old age of 7 with a CB700 snare drum and a pair of sticks. It was a deal with my parents that I had to learn and perfect my rudiments before I could move on to the monster rock kit. 2 years and many lessons later a great thing happened on August 7th my birthday. I received my first drumkit. Immediately I set it up and began trying to wail along with Iron Maiden's Number of the Beast. From there I haven't looked back. I took tons of lessons and really learned to respect all styles of music and tried to apply them to my playing. I was a marching geek through elementary, middle, high school, and college at UCF. I am one hell of a lucky musician and have played in many bands until eventually landing the Shinedown gig in 2000-01. I learn something everyday and drumming is my passion. BK
Country
United States
Name
Barry Kerch
Birth month
August
Birth Day
7th
Nickname
Bear/Voodoo Child
Astrological Sign
Leo
Hometown
Jacksonville, FL
Favorite Places
New Orleans, St Augustine, NYC, Amsterdam
Favorite Things
Drums, Food, Beer, Books
Favorite Songs
All of them!
Last Read
The Historian.

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Comments (313)

    fallenangel says
    (1 week ago)

    The historian is good book the first time i heard you guys was reading that book at a freinds house

    kaf says
    (3 weeks ago)

    My husband and i are flying out to UK to come to 2 shows...Amsterdam, and the Roadhouse in London. We feel the need to see you guys live!!! Any recommendations on cool areas/districts to stay in those citys, near good coffee, good food, ect. See y'all soon!

    Nininini243 says
    (3 weeks ago)

    I was wondering what pedal you use.
    i know you use pearl so im guessing it either demon drive or eliminator.

    Deteriorating_into_Madness says
    (3 weeks ago)

    Hey Barry! This is Brooke and I'm a big fan of Shinedown, but that isn't why i'm commenting. I just want to tell all of you guys of the band, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
    Your newest song 'Bully' is what I've been looking for.
    My cousin, Montana Lance, committed suicide at school almost two years ago, at the age of nine. I am a victim of bullying also and this song made me cry in a wonderful way. I am just so thankful that you guys made this song because I feel like every time someone hears this that maybe it could keep just a single person from dying like my cousin did. Montana's anniversary is on the 21st of this month and I have been struck with a way to get the word out, but when I heard this song I realized one of my favorite bands had done just that.
    Thank you, once again and I wish the best for Shinedown!
    Sincerely,
    Your fan
    Deteriorating_Into_Madness

    Tammy says
    (4 weeks ago)

    hey Barry I have to ask Do you live in TN and date a girl named Katie in Johnson City TN.

    NikkiPav says
    (20111226T032721Z )

    Hi, Barry! Merry Christmas to you and your family! I'll bet Stella had a BLAST opening her gifts! Much love to you all!

    Bryan says
    (20111203T064044Z )

    Hey Brother!
    Time slips by way to fast! I;m still digging, I think I once said I didn't want to be digging when I was 50, not that I am 50, but it looks like I will be when I am. Enjoy Europe and see you when you come through AZ. All my best to the family. Chris and Tina say Hello!

    shinedownlover says
    (20111115T195037Z )

    Hi Barry! So glad i'm learning more and more about Shinedown. Damn, you gotta love a drummer for sure! I'm from Louisiana and lived for some time in New Orleans. Great unique city isnt't it Voodoo Child!
    Just keep bangin' on the drums and see you on tour in 2012 i so hope!

    crossfadefan says
    (20111029T022753Z )

    love shine down

    Alandria says
    (20111002T143807Z )

    Oh my gosh! I just read your bio and it reminds why I love it when you speak. SO educated. Where I'm gettin at is dude your awesome. :D