Three Machine Tom Kawasaki Bio

Since the age of 12, I remember getting into the metal scene because of my sister’s boyfriend, introducing me to bands such as Fear Factory and Godsmack. As I entered high school, my love for music was starting to mature and unfold. I was tired of just listening to the music; I had to play it. As Korn being my favorite band, I really started to dig deeper into the music. By that time it just hit me, I had to play drums. I was also the one who didn’t want to play the guitar like all my other friends.

I got my first kit during my freshmen year of high school. It was a black Tama Rock Star, which I eventually sold for an older, bigger and better Rock Star, a 1989 eight piece kit. My first and only band I was in, until now, was a metal band. And that is where I learned about being in a band; playing shows and practicing every chance I got. I grew a great deal being in that band and learned all about writing and performing music. You could say that those experiences were stepping stones to Three Machine.

Some influences include:

Bob Marley
Peter Tosh
The Grateful Dead
KoRn
In Flames
Yonder Mountain String Band
Hot Rize
God Forbid
Bob Dylan
Hot Buttered Rum String Band
The Police
Chimaira
Fear Factory
Soulfly
Marilyn Manson
Umphrey's McGee