drumer idol

       Arthur Kam, born with a right ear deformity (a medical condition known as congenital right microthia), which leaves him 30% deaf, is an 18 year old child prodigy who has been drumming since his parents discovered his talent at the age of 6.
At the age of 11, Arthur passed his Grade 8 (Pro Zone) drum exam (equivalent to a performer’s certificate) with distinction under the Rockschool Examination Board, validated by Trinity College, London. He was the first and youngest candidate to sit for this professional exam since its introduction in Malaysia. He breezed through Grade 1 to Grade 8 in a record time of only 6 months! His score remains the highest ever since its inception in the country in 1996.
     In 2003, his achievements got him into the Malaysia Book Of Records as ‘’THE YOUNGEST PERSON TO COMPLETE A PROFESSIONAL DRUM COURSE’’. The Royal Commonwealth Society of Malaysia also awarded him a CERTIFICATE OF MERIT for this amazing achievement.

As a result of his achievements, Arthur was awarded a full scholarship to Sri Cempaka International School in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, from secondary school to A-Levels. Arthur has built a name for himself on drums and percussion by his many public performances and winning competitions in and outside of school.

Arthur has performed with many international artistes such as Hong Kong superstar, Jacky Cheung; world renown Japanese saxophonist, Sadao Watanabe ; Indonesia’s Harvey Malaiholo; Singapore’s Ramli Sarip; Anita Sarawak; Taiwan’s Fong Fei Fei; Philippines ‘ contemporary jazz legend, Boy Katindig: Jerico Rozales and Sarah Geronimo under renown music director, Louie Ocampo. Among world class drummers he had played alongside were, Teddy Campbell(resident drummer of the ongoing American Idol show), Akira Jimbo , Billy Cobham and Tommy Campbell.

 wow... if i can do it i hope so can be as arthur kam heheh....