Biography & Career
Bun E. Carlos, is the primary drummer for American rock band Cheap Trick. He is the band's chief setlister and archivist, and maintained recordings of all the band's shows, some of which have been released under the title 'Bun E's Bootlegs'. Carlos has two side bands with former Cheap Trick bassist Jon Brant; The Bun E Carlos Experience and the Monday Night Band.
Carlos is left-handed, but has alternated between left and right-handed playing throughout his career. He has several writing credits, the most notable of which is the drum solo track "Who D'King", from the album All Shook Up and Bun E. in a Box (2004), a drum sample CD.
On June 24, 2016, Carlos issued his first-ever solo album, Greetings From Bunezuela!
Hardware & Setup
Drums
Ludwig Legacy Classic Vintage Blue Oyster
14x24 Bass Drum
16x16 Floor Tom
9x13
Snare Drum(s):
6.5x14 Black Beauty
6.5x14 Supraphonic
6.5x14 Copperphonic
Hardware
Ludwig Atlas Classic
LAC16HH Atlas Classic Hi Hat Stand
LAC22SS Atlas Classic Snare Stand
LAP37BCS Atlas Classic Boom Stand
LAP27CS Atlas Classic Cymbal Stand
LAP15FP Atlas Pro Foot Pedal
LAP59TH Atlas Classic Saddle Throne