Shane McCosky

Location: Cherry Valley, IL

Challenge: Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Hydrocephalus

Website: www.heavysticksproductions.com

Shane McCosky is a multi-instrmentalist, drummer, drum teacher and producer from Cherry Valley, Illinois.

He started playing the drums at the age of 6. Then the guitar, the bass, singing, and screaming all followed shortly after. He adds "But I started beating on things when I was 3."

Shane has played in various successful bands. He says "I was very blessed to be able to play at and headline at the legendary Chicago House Of Blues. I've also had the pleasure of opening up for bands such as Hollywood Undead, Pop Evil, Art Of Dying, Masked Intruder, and Carousel Kings". He has also had amazing opportunities of touring all over the US Midwest.

He has many drumming heros such as John Bonham, AreJay Hale, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Louie Belson, Ginger Baker, John Fred Young, Alex Van Halen, Daniel Adair, Steven Adler, Matt Sorum, Scott Phillips, Barry Kerch, Mike Johnston but the biggest one is Phil Rudd of AC/DC.

Shane McCosky