Internet Sensation
The Mad Drummer has been seen by over 50 million people thanks to a viral video on YouTube.
June 1, 2010 – A random fan shot a video of Steve Moore playing drums at an amusement park in PA. They uploaded it to YouTube, giving it the title “This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig!” The video immediately went viral.
Within weeks, Steve was recognized by Yahoo, Tosh.O, Drummerworld, Modern Drummer, and DRUM Magazine and was the topic of nearly every drum forum on the web. Steve has since appeared on NBC, TV Total, and The Bio Channel and was recently featured in a commercial for Advil. He has also performed in Germany, Russia, Belgium, and Austria and countless dates in The United States.
Even Mike Portnoy (drummer for Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold) tweeted about Steve Moore, saying, “O MY GOD….This guy RULES!! I have a new hero.”
This Drummer is at the Wrong Gig
Worldwide Exposure
PERFORMANCES INCLUDE SHOWS IN RUSSIA, GERMANY, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, AND THE UNITED STATES
Germany
The Mad Drummer appeared on Germany’s #1 late-night talk show, “TV TOTAL with Stefan Raab,” Steve and Rick were honored to perform with their star-studded house band, “The Heavytones.” to a national TV audience!
Russia
The Mad Drummer performed to an enthusiastic crowd at The Philharmonic in Kursk City, Russia. The show’s segments were televised by TV 46 to more than 500,000 residents in the Kursk Oblast region. Interviews were broadcast on radio station Petpo FM 105.4 with Evgeniya Kalinin.
Belgium
Steve had the honor of performing at “The Adams Drummers Festival” in Belgium. Some of the other performers included Benny Greb, Mark Schulman, Keith Carlock, and Thomas Lang. As a special treat, Steve closed the show with Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, Winery Dogs).
Seen on NBC
SEEN BY MILLIONS ON THE AMERICAN COMEDY TELEVISION SHOW THE OFFICE
Pam’s Replacement
Pam’s Replacement is the seventh episode of the eighth season of the American comedy television series The Office and the show’s 159th episode overall. The episode aired on NBC in the United States, with guest stars Lindsey Broad and Steve Moore (The Mad Drummer). CEO Robert California (James Spader) surprises Andy, Kevin, and Darryl when he asks to join their band after finding them having a jam session in the warehouse. Soon after that, California’s friends (Lindsey Broad and Steve Moore) arrive and take over the original band. At this point, Kevin (Brian Baumgartner) challenges Steve Moore to a drum battle. The episode received 5.96 million views when it aired.
Mad Drummer Takes on Pain
FEATURED IN A NATIONAL TV COMMERCIAL FOR ADVIL
The Mad Drummer was featured in a national television advertising campaign for Advil pain reliever. The commercial aired across the United States for months and was seen by millions across the country. The obvious question might be, “Does Steve actually use Advil?” The answer is YES. The Mad Drummer has used Advil for many years, claiming it helps him with shoulder pain.
