"Undoubtedly one of the most beloved and appreciated drummers in Italy; Christian has been imitated by many colleagues and is legendary for hundreds of young drummers." Alfredo Romeo (percussioni)   Christian Meyer, born in Milan, on the 27th of January 1963, began playing drums at the age of seven and started his first drum lessons with Enrico Lucchini approximately two years later. At the age of 18 he moved to Frankfurt and landed his first jazz-oriented gig. After two years he came back to Italy. Since then he has played many different styles (pop, rock, jazz) with numerous important Italian and international artists for live concerts, festivals and CD's.   Since 1991 he has been a member of one of Italy's most popular rock groups, "Elio e Le Storie Tese", with whom he has toured, and recorded several albums, videos. The group has sold over 1 million copies of its cd's.     In 1999 he won the MTV Europe Award as best Italian group with "Elio e Le Storie Tese". In 2001 Christian was voted Best Italian Drummer by an Italian Internet Pool. "Christian has that supreme ability that lets him shift into any style of music with fluid ease and authority" (News Beat 2002) Christian has collaborated with numerous important Italian and international jazz musicians and pop singers. Since 1989 he has performed more than 200 clinics (Sabian, Yamaha) all over Italy. "His teaching method is immediate and simple. Christian conveys his enormous passion for his instrument. I was struck by his kindness and broad mindedness. Christian involves young drum players with the purpose of urging them to study.". Adriano Alecci (Percussioni) Click here to know about next Christian clinics. Christian has played in many international and Italian jazz festivals.   Download (inside curriculum vitae and high resolution official pictures)