Matt Ochoa

Matt Ochoa

DIRTY HEADS

32 years old from Southern California, residing in Huntington Beach. Started drumming at the age of 11 by joining my middle schools concert and jazz band. Moved to Orange County by age 13 where I continued drumming in Marching band/ Drumline at Cypress High School.

After HS I played with many different rock/ alternative/ funk groups. A couple influences at that time were Tony Royster Jr., Marco Minneman, Stewart Copeland, John Bonham, Josh Freese and Jose Pasillas.

In 2007 I joined Dirty Heads. Ive been with the group since. We've recorded several albums, and have played hundreds of shows. Our style is Alternative/ Hip-Hop/ Reggae. My style of playing is simple but aggressive. "Play through the drum!"

I proudly endorse Vic Firth, Zildjian Cymbals, DW drums, Evans drumheads and JH audio.

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