Riley Breckenridge
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Riley Breckenridge | |
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 Breckenridge performing in 2009 | |
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| Born | January 5, 1975 |
| Origin | Orange County, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Website | hermitology |
James Riley Breckenridge (born January 5, 1975) is the drummer for the band Thrice. He plays Ludwig Drums, and uses Vic Firth drumsticks, Zildjian cymbals, Remo drumheads, with Drum Workshop hardware and pedals.
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Breckenridge began playing the drums in high school after tearing multiple ligaments in his legs while playing football. Being unable to play sports for several months, which had been his "only focus" previously, he bought a drum kit and taught himself to play.[1]
The older brother of Thrice bassist Eddie Breckenridge, Riley joined Thrice during the early days of the band on the recommendation of Eddie.
Breckenridge and Ian Miller released grindcore music as "Puig Destroyer," a play on Yasiel Puig and Pig Destroyer.[1]
During the 2011 Major/Minor Fall Headline Tour, Brecker used a drum kit by Q Drums, with Zildjian cymbals, Remo heads, DW hardware, and Vic Firth sticks. He plays electronic sounds on a Roland SPD-SX sampling pad.[2]
