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Andrew Spence: Biography of Andrew Spence, Age, Career, Songs & Net Worth,<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Andrew James Spence (born May 9, 1983) is a drummer and a founding member of Hard Rock band, Starseed. He performed briefly with New Zealand progressive rock group, Agent and has also performed and recorded with Hip-Hop Crossover band The Spindle Sect.<\/strong>He is also known as Animal Andy from his work as a DJ on UK Based Internet radio station Totalrock which later became Bloodstock Radio.<\/p>\n

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Andrew Spence Age<\/h2>\n

Andrew was born on 9 May 1983 in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is 37 years old as of 2020.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Andrew Spence Career<\/h2>\n

At the age of 12, Andrew was hit with the drumming bug after a \u201c2 week rebirth\u201d into the world of rock n\u00b4 roll when he first heard John Bonham\u2019s work on Led Zepp\u00b4s legendary \u201cAchilles Last Stand\u201d. \u201cI couldn\u2019t put the CD down\u201d exclaims Andrew, \u201cI would get home from school and ritualistically I had to listen to that song at least 3 times a day and after about 2 weeks of this, my parents lives would change for the \u201cworse\u201d when I said \u2018I wanna be a drummer\u2019!\u201d.<\/p>\n

Andrew was taught his craft at his local church and at the age of 15 won a special award for Best Drummer at one of South Africa\u00b4s biggest music competitions. Along with brother Russell Spence (vocals, guitars), Starseed was formed in January 2000 and the band relocated to London (UK) in 2001. Starseed have powered into the UK Music scene since the release of their album \u201cPeace Machine\u201d in Aug 2009 with features in Kerrang! Magazine, XFM live sessions and touring the UK extensively.<\/p>\n

Highlights of 2010 have included an O2 Academy Summer Tour with rap\/rock heavyweights, Senser and slots at Download Festival and Hard Rock Hell IV. More recently Andrew has been playing with Crossover Rap\/Rock band The Spindle Sect and recorded their most recent album Bubonic Tronic, released in April 2012.<\/p>\n

Andrew currently endorses\u00a0Tama\u00a0Drums & Hardware,\u00a0Sabian\u00a0Cymbals and\u00a0Protection Racket.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

<\/span>Songs<\/h2>\n
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<\/span>With Starseed<\/span><\/h3>\n