B.J.

	B.J. is a seasoned drummer, pounding his thunderous rhythms in the Atlanta area since 1995.
His influences include Jeff Porcaro, Lonnie Wilson, and Steve Smith, just to name a few. His hard-hitting, engergetic yet funky style incorporates all of his influences coupled with years of on-stage experience.		Having played in or filled in with numerous bands, B.J. draws from this diverse experience to deliver solid, powerful grooves.
	B.J. has a deep love of drums and music. He mercilessly attacks Pearl drums and Sabian cymbals as an ebullient expression of his enduring rhytmic affinity.
Most of his music career has been spent performing in bands such as The Gentrys (Bill Gentry's original band), Lonesome Road, Southbound, Red Limousine / Tyler Wails, Darrin Robbins's solo band, Kickback, The Dry County Band, Craig Collins and High Lonesome, and Babe's Bayou.		Asked about being in RATL, B.J. says, "I have never been more excited to be in a band. It brings out my inner rock drummer, and it is an awesome project to be involved with."