Dexter Hercules: What It's REALLY Like Drumming For Ed Sheeran

#drums #drumming #drummer In this exclusive interview, Dexter Hercules – known for his work with Ed Sheeran (and loads more!) – sits down with @DrummersReview to talk about his journey as a professional drummer. From playing stadiums with Ed Sheeran to performing at @theukdrumshow Dexter shares what it takes to thrive in today’s music industry. We discuss how he landed the Ed Sheeran gig, the difference between massive pop tours and drummer-specific shows, and why networking, community, and showing up even when you’re not playing can change your career. If you’re an aspiring drummer, music lover, or Ed Sheeran fan – this one’s for you. Dexter will be appearing at @theukdrumshow 2025 on both Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October in the Mike Johnstone Education Room...Grab your tickets now for the hottest drum event of 2025: https://www.theukdrumshow.com 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - What It's Really Like Drumming For Ed Sheeran 04:30 - 80,000 Fans VS a Room Full Of Drummers 08:10 - How Dexter Landed The Gig 11:30 - The Power Of Networking 13:00 - The Drumming Community Is Different 18:28 - Advice For Drummers Be sure to subscribe to our channel: @DrummersReview and click on the bell icon to be notified every time we launch a new interview with your favourite artist or completely impartial, HD video review! Check out our website: http://www.drummersreview.com where you can find a ton of content including gear reviews, artist interviews, behind-the-scenes kit tours and much more... You can also can connect with us further by following our social media channels to keep up with all of the latest news from the drumming world: http://www.facebook.com/DrummersReviewUK http://www.twitter.com/drummersreview http://www.instagram.com/drummersreview