Benedictum Paul Courtois
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Paul Courtois
Drums
BORN:
 March 23

 FORMER BANDS:
Paul has been playing drums for over 16 years and has played in several
original and cover bands since 1990. 
His first original band was called “Pirate Radio” based in Fort Myers , Florida .
He then moved to California and played in original bands “ Trouble City ,” 
“The Miner,” “Fiction” and “Mother Mae I.”
He has played for numerous cover bands like OU812 – a tribute to Sammy Hagar and Van Halen, Metal Shop – 80’s metal tribute and Platform 54 that covered the entire top disco hits.  

INFLUENCES:
First and foremost, Mike Portnoy of Dream Theater (he is my # 1 influence).
Matt McDonough of Mudvayne.  Chris Adler of Lamb of God. 
Troy Lucketta of Tesla.  Stewart Copeland of The Police. 
Kenny Aronoff of Smashing Pumpkins and John Mellencamp. 
Johnny Dee of Doro Pesch and Britny Fox.  Tommy Lee of Motley Crue. 
Jimmy Degrasso of David Lee Roth, Megadeth, Alice Cooper and Suicidal Tendencies. 
Rikki Rocket of Poison.  Robert Sweet of Stryper. 
Cindy Blackman of Lenny Kravitz. Joey Jordison of Slipknot.
Nick Menza of Megadeth.  Alex Van Halen. James D’Angelo of White Lion. 
Vinnie Paul of Pantera and Damage Plan.  John Fowler of Steelheart

HOBBIES:
Paul’s hobbies range from riding his Kawasaki Ninja, skiing when there is snow,
reading, studying, practicing his drums, watching movies in the theater and at
home, cooking, cleaning and home improvement. 
He also enjoys playing tennis and racquetball and spending time with his family and friends. 
In addition, Paul is a long time student of martial arts and he looks forward to continuing his training.    

FAVORITE CD:

FAVORITE MOVIE:
Blade Runner

FAVORITE ACTOR:
Bruce Willis

FAVORITE ACTRESS:

FAVORITE FOOD:
Mexican

FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR:
Summer

FAVORITE HOLIDAY:
Christmas

EQUIPMENT:
Paul's Drum Set
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In his spare time: Paul studied for his degree in computer network and computer security and graduated in March 2007.
When he is not pursuing his musical career he works as an IT professional in some of San Diego’s premier companies.
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Paul on the Road, a different Road Paul with AMA Racer Eric Bostrom Paul On His ZX 6R
Paul Paul On His Gratuation Day

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