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{{short description|Australian musician|bot=PearBOT 5}}
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| background = solo_singer
| Background = solo_singer
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1971}}
| Born = [[Sydney, New South Wales]], [[Australia]]
| birth_place = Sydney, Australia
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| Instrument = [[Drums]], [[Percussion]]
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| Genre = [[Progressive rock]], [[alternative rock]]
| genre = [[Progressive rock]], [[alternative rock]], [[hard rock]], rock, [[experimental jazz]]
| Occupation = [[Musician]], Songwriter
| occupation = Musician, songwriterproducer
| instrument = Drums, percussion guitar bass vocals
| Years_active = 1995-present
| years_active = 1995–present
| Label = Difrnt Music<br />National Recorder<br />Little Samurai<br />[[MGM Distribution]]
| label = />[[MGM Distribution]]
| Associated_acts = [[Cog (band)|Cog]]<br />[[The Hanging Tree (band)|The Hanging Tree]]<br />[[Juice (band)|Juice]]<br />[[The Ox and the Fury]]
| associated_acts = [[Cog (band)|Cog]]<br />[[The Hanging Tree (band)|The Hanging Tree]]<br />[[Juice (Australian band)|Juice]]
| URL = [http://www.cog.com.au cog.com.au]
| website = [http://www.cog.com.au cog.com.au] = [http://juice-rock.com]}}
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'''Lucius Borich''' is an Australian musician, best known as the current [[drummer]] for the band [[Cog (band)|Cog]], and previously the drummer in funk metal band [[Juice (band)|Juice]] and in [[The Hanging Tree (band)|The Hanging Tree]].<ref>Rhythm magazine Issue #055</ref>
'''Lucius Borich''' (born 1971) is an Australian musician, best known as the drummer for the band [[Cog (band)|Cog]], and previously the drummer in funk metal band [[Juice (Australian band)|Juice]] and in [[The Hanging Tree (band)|The Hanging Tree]] as well as [[Floating Me]]. He currently plays and is working on new rock outfit The Nerve.<ref>Rhythm magazine Issue No. 055</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
{{BLP sources section|date=June 2023}}
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Lucius has been playing music since the age of 3. He was given his first drum kit by two of Australia's best known drummers from the 70's, [[Keith Barber (drummer)|Keith Barber]] and [[Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs|Johnny Dick]].<ref>[http://www.zildjian.com/en-US/artists/artistDetail.ad2?artistID=2799 Zildjian website], Artist profile</ref> Lucius's dad's band at the time was [[The Party Boys]], with guest stars Done Perry (Jethro Tull) and Richard Clapton, who invited young Lucius to play with them. At age 14, Lucius was given the opportunity to perform and tour around Australia with the Kevin Borich Express for a year. Shortly after, he left school and decided to pursue drumming full time. He was then called upon by ex members Mark Evens ([[AC/DC]]) and Mick Cox ([[Rose Tattoo]]), to join a Rolling Stones cover band, ''the Rolling Clones''. They toured for a year and a half throughout Australia and New Zealand, and for the next three years, Lucius continued to play with other bands. This experience gave Lucius a reputation as one of Australia's finest and flexible up and coming drummers.
Lucius has been playing music since the age of 3. He was given his first drum kit by two of Australia's best known drummers from the 70's, [[Keith Barber (drummer)|Keith Barber]] and [[Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs|Johnny Dick]].<ref>[http://www.zildjian.com/en-US/artists/artistDetail.ad2?artistID=2799 Zildjian website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071021223214/http://www.zildjian.com/EN-US/artists/artistDetail.ad2?artistID=2799 |date=2007-10-21 }}, Artist profile</ref> Lucius's father's band at the time was [[The Party Boys]], with guest stars Doane Perry (Jethro Tull) and Richard Clapton, who invited young Lucius to play with them.

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At age 14, Lucius was given the opportunity to perform and tour around Australia with the Kevin Borich Express for a year. Shortly after, he left school and decided to pursue drumming full-time. He was then called upon by ex members [[Mark Evans (musician)|Mark Evans]] ([[AC/DC]]) and [[Mick Cocks]] ([[Rose Tattoo]]), to join a Rolling Stones cover band, ''the Rolling Clones''. They toured for a year and a half throughout Australia and New Zealand, and for the next three years, Lucius continued to play with other bands. This experience gave Lucius a reputation as one of Australia's finest and flexible up and coming drummers.


In 1998, he formed [[Cog (band)|Cog]] with high school friend [[Flynn Gower]]. Later, Flynn's brother joined the band on bass, [[Luke Gower]].
In 1998, he formed [[Cog (band)|Cog]] with high school friend [[Flynn Gower]]. Later, Flynn's brother joined the band on bass, [[Luke Gower]].
Lucius has played on 2 album's for Cog, [[The New Normal]] (2005) and [[Sharing Space]] (2008). He has also released a number of singles and EPs with the band including [[Just Visiting Part One]] (2002) and [[Just Visiting Part Two]] (2002).
Lucius has played on 2 albums for Cog, [[The New Normal (album)|The New Normal]] (2005) and [[Sharing Space]] (2008). He has also released a number of singles and EPs with the band including [[Just Visiting Part One]] (2002) and [[Just Visiting Part Two]] (2002).


Lucius is the son of [[Australia]]n [[guitarist]] and singer/song-writer [[Kevin Borich]], and has played on many of his albums,<ref>[http://www.kevinborich.com.au/sounds.htm kevinborich.com.au], Sounds</ref> playing both bass and drums. Kevin is one of New Zealand and Australia's most respected blues/rock guitarists. His encouragement and involvement in the industry gave Lucius his first experiences.
Lucius is the son of Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter [[Kevin Borich]], and has played on many of his albums,<ref>[http://www.kevinborich.com.au/sounds.htm kevinborich.com.au], Sounds</ref> playing both bass and drums. Kevin is one of New Zealand and Australia's most respected blues/rock guitarists. His encouragement and involvement in the industry gave Lucius his first experiences. Kevin and Lucius appeared together in an episode of the comedy-drama TV series ''[[Willing and Abel]]'', in which Lucius played the regular role of street kid Parramatta Jones. Lucius, also took part in a very special tour in July 2009. Lucius joined forces with his father, the great [[Kevin Borich]] to perform on the ''Borich x Borich Tour'' with Harry Brus on bass.


In April 2008, Lucius was featured in Australian drum magazine "Drumscene" as the feature cover story. Later, he was invited to play on on the ''Drumscene Live Tour'' with some of the world that also featured some of the world's most amazing and unique drummers. He performed in cities including [[Adelaide]], [[Brisbane]], [[Canberra]], [[Sydney]], [[Melbourne]] and [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]].
In April 2008, Lucius was featured in Australian drum magazine ''[[DRUMscene]]'' as the feature cover story. Later, he was invited to play on the ''DRUMscene Live Tour'' that also featured some of the world's most amazing and unique drummers. He performed in cities including [[Adelaide]], [[Brisbane]], [[Canberra]], [[Sydney]], [[Melbourne]] and [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]].


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In early 2009, he appeared in the [[Nine Network|Channel 9]], [[Twenty20|Twenty20 Cricket]] opening segment, playing the drums alongside DJ Mark Dynamik, and with [[Cog (band)|Cog]]'s logo on the front of the bass drum.
In 2008 Lucius became a father, to Zappa Borich.


More recently, he has been working recording touring with [[Magnus]] and recording, releasing music with Juice, their latest release 2017 titled Signs. He runs the recording, production, and mixing studio, Studio101, in [[Byron Bay]].
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In early 2009, Lucius appeared in the [[Nine Network|Channel 9]], [[Twenty20|Twenty20 Cricket]] opening segment, playing the drums alongside DJ Mark Dynamik, and with [[Cog (band)|Cog]]'s logo on the front of the bass drum.


In 2015, after a 5-year hiatus, Borich started recording and touring again in sold out shows across Australia with Cog.
More recently, Lucius has been apart of a new band. Lucius joined forces with Mammal front man [[Ezekiel Ox]] to play in his band ''Ezekiel Ox and the Fury'' in January 2009, and the band has continued to play shows around Australia in 2009. Lucius, also took part in a very special tour in July 2009. Lucius joined forces with his father, the great [[Kevin Borich]] to perform on the ''Borich x Borich Tour'' with Harry Brus on bass.


==Family==
Borich has a large semi-circular tattoo across the top of his chest which reads "Infinite Love Is The Only Truth Everything Else Is An Illusion"; referencing the [[David Icke]] novel of the same name.
Lucius is the father of three sons, Zappa, Kyuss and the late Buddy Borich.{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}


==Equipment==
==Equipment==
*'''[[Drum Workshop|DW]] Collector's Series Drums & [[Zildjian]] Cymbals:'''
*'''[[Drum Workshop|DW]] Collector's Series Drums & [[Zildjian]] Cymbals:'''
*'''Drums''' – Silver Metallic Finish
*'''Drums''' – Natural Eco-X Project Bamboo/Birch Shells
**10x8" Tom
**10x8" Tom
**12x9" Tom
**12x9" Tom
**16x16" Floor Tom
**16x16" Floor Tom
**18x16" Floor Tom
**18x16" Floor Tom
**24x18" Bass Drum
**24x16" Bass Drum
**14x6.5" [[Drum Workshop|DW]] Bronze Snare
**14x6.5" [[Drum Workshop|DW]] Bronze Snare
**12" Remo Roto-Tom
**12" Remo Roto-Tom
*'''Cymbals''' – [[Zildjian]]
*'''Cymbals''' – [[Zildjian]]
**14" Z Custom Hi-Hats
**14" Dark K Hi-Hats
**22" Z Custom Power Ride
**22" Dark K Power Ride
**20" Rezo Crash
**20" K Dark Crash
**19" Rezo Crash (x2)
**19" K Dark Crash
**17" Rezo Crash
**18" K Dark Crash
**17" K Dark Crash
**20" Oriental China
**20" Oriental China
**10" A Custom Splash
**10" A Custom Splash
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**8" Ice Bell
**8" Ice Bell
**22" Oriental Wind Gong
**22" Oriental Wind Gong
*'''Electronics''' – [[Roland]]
*'''Electronics''' – [[Roland Corporation|Roland]]
**4x PD-8 Trigger Dual Pads
**4x PD-8 Trigger Dual Pads
**SPD-S Sampling Pad
**SPD-S Sampling Pad
**FD-8 Hi-Hat Control Pedal
**FD-8 Hi-Hat Control Pedal
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*Lucius also used OTIS, [[Drum Workshop|DW]] 9000 Series Hardware, Zildjian, Schecter Guitars [[D'Addario (manufacturer)|Evans]] drum skins, JetCity Amplification, [[Vic Firth]] 5B Sticks, PreSonus & RODE MICROPHONES.

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*Lucius also used [[Drum Workshop|DW]] 9000 Series Hardware, [[Evans]] drum skins, [[Vic Firth]] 5B Sticks, & Shure Microphones.


==Discography==
==Discography==

===Albums===
===Albums===
*''[[Juice (Australian band)|Juice]] Album Signs (2017)
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*''[[The New Normal]]'' (Difrnt Music/[[MGM Distribution]], 2005) AUS#19
*''[[Sharing Space]]'' (Difrnt Music/[[MGM Distribution]], 2008) AUS#2
*''[[Floating Me]] [[Self Titled]]'' (2011)
*''[[Just Visiting (Cog album)|Just Visiting]]'' ([[Destra Corporation]], 2008)
*''[[Cog (band)|Cog]] [[Sharing Space]]'' (Difrnt Music/[[MGM Distribution]], 2008) AUS#2
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*''Cog [[The New Normal (album)|The New Normal]]'' (Difrnt Music/[[MGM Distribution]], 2005) AUS#19
*''Cog [[Just Visiting (Cog album)|Just Visiting]]'' ([[Destra Corporation]], 2008)
*''[[The Hanging Tree (band)|The Hanging Tree]] [[Self Titled]]'' (1997)
*''Juice'' Fractured (1996)
*''Juice'' Wine Of Life (1994)


===Singles and EPs===
===Singles and EPs===
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* ''[[Just Visiting Part Two]]'' (Little Samurai/[[MGM Distribution]], 2002)
* ''[[Just Visiting Part Two]]'' (Little Samurai/[[MGM Distribution]], 2002)
* ''[[Open Up (Cog single)|Open Up]]'' (Little Samurai/[[MGM Distribution]], 2003)
* ''[[Open Up (Cog single)|Open Up]]'' (Little Samurai/[[MGM Distribution]], 2003)
* "[[Run (Cog song)|Run]]" (Diffrnt Music/[[MGM Distribution]], 2005)
* "[[Run (Cog song)|Run]]" (Different Music/[[MGM Distribution]], 2005)
* "Resonate"
* "Resonate"
* "Real Life"
* "Real Life"
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==External links==
==External links==
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* {{Official website|http://www.cog.com.au/}}
===Official===

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* {{Official|http://www.cog.com.au/}}
{{Cog}}
* {{myspace|cogrockmusic}}


{{authority control}}
===Unofficial===
* [http://www.intotherip.com Into The Rip] is a community forum for Cog fans.
* [http://www.pseudo.tk Pseudo] specialises in Cog related articles and media.
* [http://fishboy.hyperboards.com/index.php?action=view_board&board_id=11&start=1 Aussie Metal Forums] contains a section dedicated to Cog.


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Latest revision as of 21:02, 8 November 2024

Lucius Borich
Born1971 (age 53–54)
Sydney, Australia
GenresProgressive rock, alternative rock, hard rock, rock, experimental jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriterproducer
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion guitar bass vocals
Years active1995–present
Labels/>MGM Distribution
Websitecog.com.au = [1]

Lucius Borich (born 1971) is an Australian musician, best known as the drummer for the band Cog, and previously the drummer in funk metal band Juice and in The Hanging Tree as well as Floating Me. He currently plays and is working on new rock outfit The Nerve.[1]

Biography

[edit]

Lucius has been playing music since the age of 3. He was given his first drum kit by two of Australia's best known drummers from the 70's, Keith Barber and Johnny Dick.[2] Lucius's father's band at the time was The Party Boys, with guest stars Doane Perry (Jethro Tull) and Richard Clapton, who invited young Lucius to play with them.

At age 14, Lucius was given the opportunity to perform and tour around Australia with the Kevin Borich Express for a year. Shortly after, he left school and decided to pursue drumming full-time. He was then called upon by ex members Mark Evans (AC/DC) and Mick Cocks (Rose Tattoo), to join a Rolling Stones cover band, the Rolling Clones. They toured for a year and a half throughout Australia and New Zealand, and for the next three years, Lucius continued to play with other bands. This experience gave Lucius a reputation as one of Australia's finest and flexible up and coming drummers.

In 1998, he formed Cog with high school friend Flynn Gower. Later, Flynn's brother joined the band on bass, Luke Gower. Lucius has played on 2 albums for Cog, The New Normal (2005) and Sharing Space (2008). He has also released a number of singles and EPs with the band including Just Visiting Part One (2002) and Just Visiting Part Two (2002).

Lucius is the son of Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter Kevin Borich, and has played on many of his albums,[3] playing both bass and drums. Kevin is one of New Zealand and Australia's most respected blues/rock guitarists. His encouragement and involvement in the industry gave Lucius his first experiences. Kevin and Lucius appeared together in an episode of the comedy-drama TV series Willing and Abel, in which Lucius played the regular role of street kid Parramatta Jones. Lucius, also took part in a very special tour in July 2009. Lucius joined forces with his father, the great Kevin Borich to perform on the Borich x Borich Tour with Harry Brus on bass.

In April 2008, Lucius was featured in Australian drum magazine DRUMscene as the feature cover story. Later, he was invited to play on the DRUMscene Live Tour that also featured some of the world's most amazing and unique drummers. He performed in cities including Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

In early 2009, he appeared in the Channel 9, Twenty20 Cricket opening segment, playing the drums alongside DJ Mark Dynamik, and with Cog's logo on the front of the bass drum.

More recently, he has been working recording touring with Magnus and recording, releasing music with Juice, their latest release 2017 titled Signs. He runs the recording, production, and mixing studio, Studio101, in Byron Bay.

In 2015, after a 5-year hiatus, Borich started recording and touring again in sold out shows across Australia with Cog.

Family

[edit]

Lucius is the father of three sons, Zappa, Kyuss and the late Buddy Borich.[citation needed]

Equipment

[edit]
  • DW Collector's Series Drums & Zildjian Cymbals:
  • Drums – Natural Eco-X Project Bamboo/Birch Shells
    • 10x8" Tom
    • 12x9" Tom
    • 16x16" Floor Tom
    • 18x16" Floor Tom
    • 24x16" Bass Drum
    • 14x6.5" DW Bronze Snare
    • 12" Remo Roto-Tom
  • Cymbals – Zildjian
    • 14" Dark K Hi-Hats
    • 22" Dark K Power Ride
    • 20" K Dark Crash
    • 19" K Dark Crash
    • 18" K Dark Crash
    • 17" K Dark Crash
    • 20" Oriental China
    • 10" A Custom Splash
    • 8" A Custom Splash
    • 8" Ice Bell
    • 22" Oriental Wind Gong
  • Electronics – Roland
    • 4x PD-8 Trigger Dual Pads
    • SPD-S Sampling Pad
    • FD-8 Hi-Hat Control Pedal
  • Lucius also used OTIS, DW 9000 Series Hardware, Zildjian, Schecter Guitars Evans drum skins, JetCity Amplification, Vic Firth 5B Sticks, PreSonus & RODE MICROPHONES.

Discography

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Albums

[edit]

Singles and EPs

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Videography

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  • "Paris, Texas" (2002)
  • "Open Up" (2003)
  • "My Enemy" (2005)
  • "Run" (2005)
  • "What If" (2007)
  • "Bird of Feather" (2008)
  • "Are You Interested?" (2008)

References

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  1. ^ Rhythm magazine Issue No. 055
  2. ^ Zildjian website Archived 2007-10-21 at the Wayback Machine, Artist profile
  3. ^ kevinborich.com.au, Sounds
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