Pierre de la Porté

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Pierre de la Porte is a highly sought-after session drummer from South Africa, started playing drums in 2005 & has been playing live shows since 2014. With an unwavering passion for drumming, Pierre has worked tirelessly to carve out a name for himself as one of the most in-demand drummers in the South African industry. He is one of the most followed drummers in South Africa with almost 11k followers on Instagram (which is a lot for South Africa). His exceptional talent and dedication to his craft have led him to perform alongside some of the biggest names in South African music.

Over the past three and a half years, Pierre has played nearly 300 shows across South Africa, headlining some of the country’s largest and most prestigious festivals. His versatility and skill behind the kit have made him a key player in the live music scene, earning him recognition as a standout drummer in the local industry.

A true professional, Pierre has spent years honing his skills, constantly pushing himself to reach new heights. His ultimate goal is to take his music beyond the borders of South Africa, and to tour internationally, sharing his unique sound and energy with audiences all over the world. Driven by passion and ambition, Pierre continues to work tirelessly toward his dream, proving that hard work and dedication will lead to the global success he envisions.

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WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO MAKE MUSIC?

Listening to music! also, I’m very obsessed with reaching my goals, so for me to see other people reach their goals in whatever it might be, inspires me. It inspires me to practice more and work harder to reach my goals and become the best drummer I could possibly be.

IF YOU COULD COLLABORATE WITH ANY MUSICIAN, WHO WOULD IT BE, AND WHY?

Travis Barker.
Travis Barker has been my favourite drummer since I can remember – I’m a very big fan of his playing and creativity behind the kit, he plays with a lot if energy and I feel like I can learn a lot from him!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL AND WHY?

Can’t say that I have a specific favourite, but definitely anything in the “K” Range, it’s not too bright or dark for my liking! You can go brighter or darker with the different K’s there is to choose from.

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