Visit from Status Quo drummer, Jeff Rich

Earlier this week, former Status Quo drummer, Jeff Rich, met with Alsager Highfield students to discuss his extraordinary success as a drummer and to teach them some drumming techniques.. His success is even more remarkable as Jeff has never had a drum lesson, learning to play at home on a biscuit tin with his mum's knitting needles. Jeff had many jobs as a youngster so that he could eventually buy his own drum kit. Jeff told the children he practised every night after school from 4pm-6pm. This made us all feel rather sorry for his neighbours, especially as he grew up in a block of flats in Hackney! During the afternoon, students were privileged to participate in a practical workshop with Jeff, who shared with them an insight into his vast experience. It was an unforgettable experience for all involved and Jeff's main message resonated with our own mission statement of 'Nurture, Believe and Achieve.'