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

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! --- Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today! 🎯 Click here to order now! 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 - Album - American Idiot Artist - Green Day Release Year - 2004 Key Track(s) - Jesus of Suburbia, St Jimmy, Homecoming Drummer - Tre Cool - Album - Bad Brains Artist - Bad Brains Release Year - 1982 Key Track(s) - Attitude, Banned in DC, Big Takeover Drummer - Earl Hudson - Album - Live At Leeds Artist - The Who Release Year - 1970 Key Track(s) - Heaven And Hell, Can’t Explain, Happy Jack Drummer - Keith Moon - Album - Wonderful Rainbow Artist - Lightning Bolt Release Year - 2003 Key Track(s) - Assassins, Two Towers, Crown of Storms Drummer - Brian Chippendale For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices