I mostly promote local music but I'm stoked when I can include other musicians I really love. I'm excited to share an interview with one of my favorite drummers. I became a fan when he played with the legendary, punk band, TSOL I became an even bigger fan after getting to know him through social media and finding out what a generous and incredible person he is. Google him and you will see he has an unbelievable career. Most recently he toured with Doyle and is doing shows with Rick Thorne. He's a marvelous drummer, teacher and humanitarian. I appreciate him taking the time out of his busy schedule to answer a few questions for me.
How old were you when you began to play drums and what was your first influence?
When I first started playing I was about 10 years old and I was really influenced early on by bands like KISS and Billy Joel
Are you self taught or did you study somewhere?
I was self taught for many years but then wound up taking drums in school. In 1989 I went to Musicians Institute in Hollywood California. That's what brought me out here initially.
What other instruments do you play?
I only play the drums. I literally suck at everything else.
Who are your inspirations?
My inspiration right now comes from all types of things but musically I'm inspired by rock and hip-hop and funk and metal and of course punk rock. I really enjoy listening to new music but most of it sucks so I'm still listening to the stuff from the 70s and the 80s Ha ha ha
What was the first band you ever played with?
The first band I ever played with was a band called Project Object. As far as playing out live goes anyway. We were a political Nuwave/satire/punk rock band. We played a lot of seedy clubs in New York City.. I was 17 and the band was about 30 years old. My dad would let me play with them and had to accompany me to gigs because most of them were bars or clubs where I had to be 18 or 21 years old.
Is there a particular band you've played with that is your favorite?
I would have to say that Doyle was my favorite band to play with and is my favorite band to play with. It was just a great vibe with the guys and Doyle of course is just a fantastic dude who really enjoyed playing!!
I read where you saved Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein's tour. How did that come about?
Well his manager called me up and said can you get on the plane tonight and play the first show Friday and I said sure ha ha that's it. I had one rehearsal.
When did you begin teaching drums and why did you decide to teach?
I've been teaching drums on and off for about 10 years or more and I just really enjoy giving people the gift of music. I especially like influencing kids and having fun with them. It's great to see them react.
I know you're working on the movie, The Bridge. Can you give us any spoilers about the movie?
No no spoilers but it's just a movie about self struggle, self sabotage and a small town hero doing good and figuring out life. His own music is the great passion of his and it takes him a while to figure it out. There's gonna be a lot of amazing people in the band like Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, Ricky Warwick of Blackstar Riders, Al Jorgensen of Ministry, Joey Santiago of the Pixies. and Sin Quirin of Ministry. I play a drummer in the movie imagine that ha ha Ha you can help us find the movie and get some great perks here at
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-bridge-the-movie
Your philanthropy is inspirational. What started your campaign for the Burbank Animal Shelter? Are there any other charitable campaigns you are working with?
Well what started that for me was obviously my love for animals. I really truly do love animals. I love taking care of animals and Black Friday just got me so bummed out a few years back. Watching all these people running around all over town waiting in line spending money they probably didn't have just to buy a television and save a couple hundred bucks. So I decided take up a collection for my local animal shelter which is the Burbank animal shelter. They work with many wonderful rescue groups and do everything and anything they can to get these animals adopted out of the shelter. I've been going there for over 20 years.
What can your fans look forward to in 2015?
Well hopefully lots more music. Lots of playing live and for me, I certainly hope lots of travel because it's what I really love to do. Drumming has fortunately taken me to 35 countries and almost every state here in America. It honestly has become one of the main inspirations for my playing.
If you had a super power what would it be and why?
The power to heal. Healing hands. That would be amazing.
Thanks again to Tiny for the interview. Make sure to check out his website, www.anthonytinybiuso.com, to see when and where you can catch him playing, get merchandise, including his awesome "BOOM" shirts and even sign up for drum lessons.
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