Louie Sposato

Vital Stats
 
Age: 47
Instrument: Drums
Band: Push
Day job: Business owner and musician
Hometown: Syracuse, N.Y.
Current residence: Ormond Beach
Type of music you perform: An array of genres.
Repertoire sampler: "You Oughta Know," Alanis Morissette; "Reeling in the Years," Steely Dan; "Magic Power," Triumph; "Gel," Collective Soul; "Hush," Deep Purple; "A Hard Day's Night," the Beatles; "Barracuda," Heart; "Crazy on You," Heart.
Upcoming area gigs: 9 p.m. Jan. 8-9, The Port Hole, 932 Herbert St., Port Orange. Information: 386-761-6075.
Web sites: myspace.com/pushflorida, myspace.com/rollxthexbones
 
Taking Notes
 
Who or what inspired you to take up music?
 
My father. He was a drummer and bought me my first drum set at 5 years old, and supported me my whole life growing up. And I have to mention my daughter Tiffany for being my biggest fan.
 
What was the most unusual or memorable gig you've ever played?
     
My most memorable gig was when I was 16 years old. I played in the battle of the bands at the Bandshell in Daytona with a band named Grand Fury with Randy Pepper.
 
What musician/celebrity/historical person would you most like to have dinner with?
     
Neil Peart (drummer for Rush). A lot of my playing styles and inspiration reflect my listening to him as I was growing up as a drummer.
 
What was the last book you read?
     
"Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road" by Neil Peart.


 
What CD/tape/music is in your car/home stereo/iPod right now?
     
Tony Royster Jr.
 
What is your favorite movie?
     
"Exit Wounds" with Steven Seagal. I like action movies but especially this one because of the comedy of Anthony Anderson.
 
What was the best concert you ever attended?
     
Rush, West Palm Beach Amphitheater, 2007. It was a birthday gift from my daughter.
 
"If I didn't play music, I would ... ":
     
Definitely have a career in the music industry, but I would still be behind my drum set as a hobby.
 
"I'd sell my soul for ...":
     
Not for sale my friend, not for sale!