Born in Honolulu,Hawaii, Michael Hopkins is a South Carolina based drummer with 38+ years experience driving rock, metal, country, and Blues stages across the southeast. Currently the drummer for Bona Lisa, he's known for deep-pocket and a song first approach. Michael has opened for numerous National and Regional Acts, and has been featured on MTV, VH1, Entertainment Tonight, American Journal, and Vibe magazine. A Soultone Cymbal artist, he's comfortable live, in the studio, on a click, and with backing vocals. Available for sessions and Sub work. Music is Michaels passion, and it shows in his playing.