Neil came to us from Purple - the Deep Purple tribute band - so you could say he's our own version of Ian Paice. But he definitely has a touch of the Tommy Aldridge in his drumming. You should try standing in front of his kit during a drum solo. It's like rolling thunder and an earthquake at the same time.

Facts you've always wanted to know......

Name: Neil or Tommy Oilrig

Job: Drummer in Snakebite, earthquakes, rolling thunder and driving fast as F***

Favourite pre gig snack - Two litre bottles of Red Bull

Other Favourite drummers - Ian Paice, Neil Peart, Cozy Powell, Tommy Aldridge, Omar Hakim, Billy Cobham, Bill Bruford, Simon Phillips

Other Favourite Bands besides Whitesnake - Deep Purple, Rainbow, David Bowie, Rush, Dervish, Iron Maiden, Judas Preist, Blizzard of Oz.

Favourite Venue - Hammersmith Odeon

Favourite Moment in Snakebite - Drum solo in Cryin' in the rain

Worst Moment in Snakebite - End of the drum solo in Cryin' in the rain

Equipment - Bass drums 22x16 x 2, Evans EQ Dampers. Toms : 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, Rockets x 4, Remo heads. Cymbals - Paiste 2002, 14” Sound Edge HiHats, 10”& 12” Splashes, 14”& 16” Crash, 16” Thin Crash, 16” Power Crash, 18” Crash, 19” Wild Crash, 22” Ride, 16” China, 18” China, Tree chimes. Hardware - Yamaha and Pearl,Rack DR500, Eliminator 2000 pedals.
Sticks : Zildjian Hickory dipped 5B.