Name: Gary Daly

Nickname(s): Basil (after Basil Brush, a british puppet character with wiry red hair similar to my own)

Born when & where: 1962 Birmingham, England

I play: Drums

My gear: 1968 Slingerland with blue satin flame finish. 1968 Ludwig with champagne sparkle finish. Paiste & Zildjian cymbals.

Past bands: Rockin Lloyd Tripp and His 3 Tons of Fun, Jesse & the Moonshots, Cari Lee & the Saddle-ites.

Influences - past: Pete Thomas, Rick Buckler, Topper Headon, Dave Houghton

Influences - present: Pete Thomas, Kenney Dale Johnson

Turn-ons: Fullers ESB

Turn-offs: Budweiser

I'm the band member most likely to: Have car trouble.