Little rocker Ana,7 drums up admirers
GIRL LOVES HEAVY METAL
A Seven-year-old girl who loves bands such as Def Leppard and Metallica is such a top drummer her mum has branded her a “little Keith Moon” from The Who.
Anabell Tang first wielded drumsticks aged four and has come on leaps and bounds ever since – even representing Britain in drumming this year.
She has already attracted attention on social media for her skills – and managed to bag six sponsorships.
Anabell said: “One day I’d like to be in a rock band and go on tour as a drummer. My favourite thing about drumming is making people smile and being creative.
“I also love the crashing and banging sounds that the drums make. That’s why I love rock so much.
“My three favourite bands are Queen, Nirvana and Def Leppard, and my favourite drummer is Neil Peart from Rush. I’d like to play like him one day.”
Anabell’s greatest drumming accomplishment to date is winning a national competition, Drum-off, which pits young musicians against one another.
Her winning entry granted her a
place at the virtual event where she competed against drummers from around the world.
Proud mum Abby said: “It was amazing to see her do so well.
“What pleases me most as a mum is how much she enjoys herself.
“She’s not there for medals or anything – she just absolutely loves it.
“I’m so proud of her for all she’s done and her attitude towards everything.
“It’s great for me because when she practices, I like all the songs she plays. She reminds me of a little Keith Moon.”