Before the 30+ years of history with “Diamond Head” which is by far the largest amount of time Karl has spent with any one band.
Karl’s musical history looked very different, at school he played the trumpet, however once the seat behind the drum kit at the County Big Band and Orchestra became available, he jumped at the chance to change instruments.
Following in his fathers’ footsteps he became interested in jazz drumming and pursued a more varied education by going to NYC, to the famous Drummers Collective, which he played and was schooled in many different types and styles of playing (Latin, Afro Cuban, Studio & Jazz) by some of the industry greats (Steve Gadd, Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Frank Katz, Louis Bellson, Kim Plainfield & Zach Danziger).
Karl was a founding member of NWOBHM Doom merchants Rekieum, and Brooklyn NY based Dark Black Past.
Of course, Karl is well known for his part in maintaining and keeping alive the legacy that was “Diamond Head” for many many years…. However After Brian’s departure for SAXON, this freed Karl up to explore new avenues, so after an invite from Mick Tucker, he is now recording and touring with TANK.
Before, during and after DH, Karl Has played with a varied company of other musicians, to name a few: Elliott Randall (STEELY DAN) Harry Souza (TOWER OF POWER) Jim Lea (SLADE).
In recognition of his contributions and drumming abilities he graced the stage with many of his peers at four homages to John Bonham at the BONZO BASH (2014, 2015, 2017 & 2018) In Los Angeles CA & New Jersey: Phil Soussan (OZZY & JOHNNY HALLYDAY) Michael Devlin & Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE & DEAD DAISES). Brent Woods (VINCE NEIL & MOBY DICKS) Chas West (BONHAM, & LYNCH MOB)
EMMY AWARD WINNER Johnathon Young who Karl recorded many TV and MOVIE tracks with. And last but not least Jack Frost (ALDO NOVA) (SEVEN WITCHES, BROTHERS IN ARMS Feat Steve Overland (FM) Keith St John (KINGDOM COME, MONTROSE & LYNCH MOB) Paul Shortino (ROUGH CUTT, QUIET RIOT, KING COBRA) Dave Amato (REO SPEEDWAGON,TED NUGENT
