Big Fat Five: Nick Wilkerson (formerly of White Reaper) Shares His Top 5 Influential Records

Drummers on Drumming

This week's guest is Nick Wilkerson. For the past decade, Nick has been the drummer for the critically acclaimed Louisville, KY rock band, White Reaper. Recently, he decided to embark on a solo journey as an independent artist, and I’m eager to see what he creates next.

I always invite drummers on this show who truly move me with their playing. I discovered Nick’s videos on Instagram and was immediately impressed before I even realized he was the drummer for White Reaper, a band I really admire. Check out his videos, and you'll understand why.

I was stoked to have this conversation with Nick, and it’s moments like these that make me love what I do. Now, enjoy as we explore the five records that helped shape Nick Wilkerson into the musician he is today. Cheers!

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Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.

NICK'S BIG FAT FIVE:

Album - Tony Hawks Pro Skater 3 Soundtrack

Artist - Various

Release Year - 2001

Key Track(s) - Boy Who Destroyed The World (AFI), If You Must (Del The Funkee Homosapien), Amoeba (Adolescents)

Drummer - Various

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Album - American Idiot

Artist - Green Day

Release Year - 2004

Key Track(s) - Jesus of Suburbia, St Jimmy, Homecoming

Drummer - Tre Cool

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Album - Bad Brains

Artist - Bad Brains

Release Year - 1982

Key Track(s) - Attitude, Banned in DC, Big Takeover

Drummer - Earl Hudson

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Album - Live At Leeds

Artist - The Who

Release Year - 1970

Key Track(s) - Heaven And Hell, Can’t Explain, Happy Jack

Drummer - Keith Moon

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Album - Wonderful Rainbow

Artist - Lightning Bolt

Release Year - 2003

Key Track(s) - Assassins, Two Towers, Crown of Storms

Drummer - Brian Chippendale

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