Stephen Quadros : Drummer

Stephen Quadros, the drummer, pre-dates all his other creative and business incarnations (actor, martial artist, commentator, journalist, etc). His storied music career was born after he heard Ginger Baker (from Cream) and Ron Bushy (of Iron Butterfly). "Those two guys brought the drums to the front of the rock band consciousness much the same way Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich drew attention to the drummer back in the big band era. Plus Bushy and Baker, like Rich and Krupa, did some memorable solos."

"Other guys I find compelling, besides Baker and Bushy, are John Bonham, Keith Moon, Ian Paice, Mitch Mitchell, Carmine Appice, Billy Cobham, Tony Williams, Paul Whaley, Danny Seraphine, Elvin Jones, Bernard Purdie, Pete Rivera, Steve Gadd, Ringo Starr, David Garibaldi, Mike Portnoy, Chad Smith, Travis Barker, Joey Jordison, Simon Phillips and of course Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich, I mean the list is endless... My goal was always to be the best."

A consummate perfectionist, Quadros was soon immersed, while still in high school, with the exploration of all things drum. No musical style was left untouched. But he quickly reverted to his roots. "I'm basically a rock player, but I can really appreciate funk, country, jazz, blues, punk, hip hop and even marching band rhythms as well. As a youngster my approach to music was kind of wild for the time and I was always seeking the newest and most original way to do things. Of course now that I'm older, I've matured. Yeah, right."

Currently performing around the nation with Mike Pinera and on the Southern California music scene with Whipped Cream and 7th Sun, Stephen additionally has worked in recent years with MLC (Modern Life Crisis), the Sacred Cowboys and The Marcus Singletary Band.

But Mr. Quadros is previously renowned for his drum set work in the hard rock super-group Snow (which included Quiet Riot guitarist Carlos Cavazo). Snow released a five-song EP in 1980 (Dynamic Records) that is quite a sought after item now for metal collectors.

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Prior to his work with Snow, Stephen was providing the pulse for hot L.A. acts Orange, with Kommunity FK guru Pat Mata ("one of the greatest groups I've ever been in") and Pod.

Mr. Quadros was seen on videotape competing in Carmine Appice's 1st Annual Drumoff by KISS bass player Gene Simmons. As a result, Stephen was contacted and flown to New York to audition for KISS upon the departure of their longtime drummer Peter Criss. "That was a great, truly memorable experience, jamming with Gene, Paul (Stanley) and Ace (Frehley). Playing 'Detroit Rock City' with them was outstanding!'" states Quadros.

Mr. Quadros later became the percussive force behind the rockin' power pop trio Dangerface, with Gar Robertson and Tony Cavazo. Dangerface released a four-song EP (Sexual Records) in 1983.

Stephen also played with the progressive punk/art trio Joe Blow, which included Tom "Beefbone" Bolema and Nick Thompkins. Quadros recorded the single "To Russia With Love" (backed by "A Hardship") with yet another collaboration with Bolema, The Butchers.

After their 2006 debut at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, Stephen described MLC's sound as, "...Led Zeppelin 1-4 meets the Who Live At Leeds." The group includes Barry Gordon on vocals, Academy Award nominated film director Peter Spirer (Beef, Dunsmore, Thug Angel) on guitar, Tony Cavazo on bass & vocals (Snow, Dangerface, Hurricane) and Stephen on drums.