ALAN HAMILTON


Lead Snare Drummer/Drum Kit
Band Vice President

 

                1. Birthplace?  Falkirk, Scotland.

 

                2. Year joined the band? 1985. (But was involved with the band from 1972)

 

                3. Instrument?  Tenor, Bass, Snare, Drum Kit.

 

                4. Other bands played with? None.

 

                5. Major band achievements? Three silver medals at international contests.  Several State Titles in band and solo.  
                                                                    Receiving Life Membership. (2005)

 

                6. Musical influences? AC/DC, Jimmy Barnes and Phil Collins.
                                                     

 

                7. Favourite pipe band/s?  Muirhead and Sons Pipe Band, 78th Fraser's Highland Pipe Band, WA Police Pipe Band,
                                                               Coastal Scottish Pipe Band WA and House of Edgar Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band.

 

                8. Favourite pipe tune/s?  The Hamster and Mr Jack.

 

                9. Favourite Movie/s? Running on Empty.

  

                10. Favourite TV show/s? American Chopper.

 

                11. Favourite saying? "Cleanliness is next to Duthartness!"

 

                12. Goals?  To play better!

               


Coastal Scottish Pipe Band WA 2006