Anthony Diaz was born in San Antonio, Texas but moved to Ocala, Florida when he was 5 years old. Music has been running through his blood ever since he was born. His grandfather was a well known Puerto Rican jazz percussionist and his entire family has been involved in the arts. Anthony was very fortunate to grow up with all types of music playing throughout his home. He started playing the drums when he was about nine years old and has been playing live since middle school. He'll probably play the drums till he can't anymore. He has been playing with The Burnin Smyrnans for about 4 years and it has been a blast,he enjoys traveling and meeting all the new people along the way. His biggest inspiration probably comes from a hand full of drummers and musicians first and foremost Humberto Morales (my grandfather),John Henry Bonham, Art Blakey ,Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, and the list goes on. Music is his life and he enjoys every aspect of it. When He's not performing, you can probably catch him watching a concert somewhere or jammin’ with friends.

GEAR 

Pearl Masters in red sparkle finish (22,16,12,10)

Pearl 10" firecracker snare (Black)

Ludwig 6.5x14 "Black Beauty" snare drum

Rogers 6.5x14 wood Dyna-Sonic snare drum

 Remo heads coated ambassador on all toms and snares (Powerstroke 3 on batter kick side)

Pearl hardware

Pearl eliminator high-hat stand and kick pedal

Cymbals:

20"Zildjian K Dark ride

18"Zildjian K Dark crash

16"Zildjian K Dark crash

14"Zildjian K Custom high hats

11"Zildjian K Hybrid splash

10" Wuhan china crash

08"Zildjian K Dark splash

08"Zildjian Zil-Bell

Latin Percussion: 

6" mini Timbalito

Green Jam Block

Yellow Jam Block

Black Beauty Sr. cowbell

Thunder box

Pearl:

Ash-tone wood block

Sticks:

Vic Firth (assorted)

Misc.

Puresound Snare wires

Nike Air shoes (assorted)

Skb California series cases

Monster Cables

AKG microphones