From Columbia, Missouri, Shea “Thundercat” Spence (age 32) started playing drums at age 10. She has many influences, ranging from The Gap Band, Tears for Fears, Coheed and Cambria, The Mars Volta, and many more. Shea brings a powerful and energetic performance, along with delicate finesse. “I really enjoy the rush I get from bashing my kit as hard as possible, but also finding those moments to stretch into different dynamics and incorporate diverse styles into my playing.” Shea has been with her current project, The Many Colored Death, for over 12 years and has shared the stage with hard rock acts Chevelle, Pop Evil, Helmet, Radkey, and Local H.
The Many Colored Death is an alt-rock trio based in Columbia, Missouri. Formed in 2010, the band has internalized the aesthetic and influence of acts such as Soundgarden, King’s X, Rush, and Foo Fighters, then spun those elements out into a fresh new style. While the diversity and musicality of the band are showcased in their recorded works, the band truly shines in the live setting. Described by one fan as a “silky mixture of 70’s rock and early 90’s grunge”, their energy and musical ferocity are on full display on any stage.
Shea’s Gear
Drums:
5-piece Pearl Masters Drum Kit (Shamrock Green Maple Shells)
Tom Diameter 10’, 12’, 14’
14” Tama 14”x6” Starphonic Brass Snare Drum
Cymbals:
18” Zildjian K Dark Crash Cymbal
18” Zildjian A Custom Medium Crash Cymbal
21” Zildjian Z Mega Bell Ride Cymbal
13’ Zildjian A Custom Hi-hats
14” Wuhan China Cymbal
Hardware:
Pearl TC10308 1030 Series Tom/Cymbal Stand (2)
Yamaha Hi-hat Stand
Yamaha CS755 Medium Boom Stand
DW DWCP3700A 3000 Series Double Braced Boom Cymbal Stand
Gibraltar 6713E 6700 Series Electronics Mounting Stand
Tama Iron Cobra Double Bass Pedal
Electronics:
Alesis Strike Multipad w/ Mounting Plate attached
Stagg Instrument Cable
Tambourine Drum trigger (DIY, no brand)
Shure SE35 wired headset microphone
Misc.
Vic Firth 8D Drumsticks
Evans EC2 Frosted Batter Heads
Evans EC Resonant Heads
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