Okay, I'm starting this over from scratch.

I play a 60's Ludwig set with Paiste/Zildjian cymbals.
I have pretty sweet Pearl double bass pedals courtesy of Bill, Brian, and Patrick. I use any kind of stick as long as they don't suck. I like Pro-Mark because they last forever and I don't have to replace them very often. Especially nylon tipped, because the tip never breaks so they always have a good sound.

The bands I listen to these days are
Muse, System of a Down, Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment, Incubus, Weezer, Queens of the Stoneage, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews Band, Ben Folds Five/Ben Folds, Mars Volta, and FREELANCE YEAH!!!!

I also play Tenors (Quints) in SMWest marching band.