Lester Estelle II

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Name = Lester Estelle II


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Born = birth date and age|1981|4|28
Origin = Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Alias = Lester
Origin = Kansas City, Missouri, USA
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Years_active = 2002-Present
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URL = [http://www.lesterdrums.com www.lesterdrums.com] [http://www.pillarmusic.com www.pillarmusic.com]

Lester Estelle (II) is the former drummer and backing vocalist for the Tulsa-based Christian rock band, Pillar.

Early Life and First Drumset

Lester has always had a love for music. He began to show an interest in playing drums at the age of 2. The table was his snare and the lamp shade was his cymbal.

In fourth grade, Lester played his first drum solo, on a borrowed drum set, at the school talent show. The kids went wild! Afterwards, they all wanted his autograph. After this event, his Dad and Mom felt it was time for him to have his own drum set. He began to play at church and with his Dad for praise and worship. He began traveling off and on in the eighth grade with Troy Covey and Seven. He started home schooling and traveling full time during his sophomore year.

He’s played drums for several different bands, such as: The Edwardsville Strings, Nu Creation, Lynda Randle, Entry No. 5, and other various artists around the Kansas City area. Lester still does gigs with Trump Dawgs and DL Sully when he’s not on the road.

Home Life

Lester married Lisa Byler in May of 2002. When he’s not on the road, he spends time with his wife Lisa and his son, Jordan, which happens to be his biggest fan. He still makes time to help others with recording projects, advice, drum lessons and is sometimes available to play drums for a Sunday morning worship service. [ [http://www.lesterdrums.com/site_pages/bio.php Lester Drums Dot Com] ]

Pillar

In 2002, Lester auditioned and began playing for a rock band called Pillar. He was replacing Brad Noone that left earlier that year. He has traveled all over the U.S. with Pillar and visited several other countries.

In 2008 Lester decided it was time to move on from Pillar and played his last show on September 26.

Gear

All Drums are Risen DrumsKits Kit 1.MapleSilver sparkle with chrome hardware7x8 8x10 rack toms, 11x13 12x14 floor toms, 16x18 20x20 kicks

Kit 2.MapleBlack w/red and orange strips with wood hoops and chrome hardware7x10 9x12 rack toms 11x14 13x16 floor toms, 22x22 kick

Kit 3.BirchBlack satin with chrome lugs and black hoops6.5x8 7x10 7.5x12 rack toms 12x14 13x16 floor toms, 18x22 kick SnaresRisen and Kansas City Drum CompanyVarious sizes and models

CymbalsSabian- Various sizes and models

HardwareDW 9000 standsDW 9000 and 5000 single pedals

DrumheadsEvans- G2 coated on toms, Powercenters on snare, Emad on kick drums

SticksRegal Tip- 9a wood tip, 8a wood tip and brushes

MicrophonesAudix- D2 and D4 on toms, D1 on snares and D6 on kicks

ElectronicsRoland- TD-10, SPDS, VS-1824 [ [http://www.lesterdrums.com/site_pages/gear.php Lester Drums Dot Com] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.lesterdrums.com Lester's Website]
* [http://www.pillarmusic.com Pillar: Official Website]