Riley Breckenridge


James Riley Breckenridge is the drummer for the band Thrice. He plays C & C Custom Drums, and uses Vic Firth drumsticks, Zildjian cymbals, Remo drumheads, with Drum Workshop hardware and pedals.

Biography

The older brother of Thrice bassist Eddie Breckenridge, Riley joined Thrice during the early days of the band on the recommendation of Eddie. He is also the co-host of the baseball and music podcast, .

Personal life

Breckenridge, along with Morningwood lead singer Chantal Claret, wrote a monthly advice column called "Battle of the Sexes" in Alternative Press magazine for nearly 3 years; which was discontinued in the Winter of 2007.
Breckenridge originally had aspirations of becoming a professional baseball player. He played two years as a walk-on at Pepperdine before his athletic career was unexpectedly cut short due to injuries he sustained playing football.
On August 18th, 2015 Jennifer Shaw, wife of Breckenridge, gave birth to their first child, Jacob Miles Breckenridge.

Equipment

2011 Major/Minor Fall Headline Tourhttp://www.kick-snare-hat.com/2011/11/16/riley-breckenridge-of-thrice-artist-setup/ "Riley Breckenridge of Thrice [Artist Setup]". ''Kick/Snare/Hat''. Retrieved on 2011-11-16

Q Drums

Galvanized Steel
Zildjian Cymbals
Hardware & Pedals
Heads
Vic Firth Sticks
Roland Electronics