Member in bands
TOMMY PORTIMO IS CURRENT MEMBER IN
| Name | Instrument | Member from |
|---|---|---|
| Sonata Arctica | Drums | 1996 - |
Biography
Name:
Tommy Portimo
Instrument:
Drums
Date of birth:
September 5th 1981
Presently living in:
Kemi
Joined Sonata Arctica:
Original member
Equipment:
Premier drums, Pro mark sticks, Remo skins
Musical background:
"Played in couple of bands before this band"
What would be your job if not musician ?
Maybe plumber.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years ?
Still playing with these great guys.
Worst habit:
Smoking
What makes you laugh ?
My daughter
How do you kill time on tour ?
Watching movies, drinking
How do you prepare for a show ?
Usually I start warming up 45 minutes before shows.
Worst nightmare on stage:
Passing out during a song
Worst nightmare in general:
If something happens to my family
Which band would you like to open up for ?
Metallica
Favourites:
Best own gig:
Santiago, Chile 2002
Best gig by other band/artist:
any Nightwish show when we were touring in Europe with them 2004
Sonata song to play live:
Don't Say A Word
Bands to tour with:
Stratovarius, Nightwish
Bands/artists:
Sentenced, Stratovarius, Nightwish, Him, Children Of Bodom
Albums:
Sentenced - The Cold White Light
Movies:
American History X
TV programme:
24
Food:
Chinese food
Drink / smoke:
Red wine, beer, vodka
Books / Authors:
Mötley Crüe - The Dirt
Season:
Summer
Place you would like to visit:
Australia
Life philosophy:
Elämä on ihmisen parasta aikaa. (Life is the best time for humanbeing)
