THE children may not have ever heard of him, but the teachers were in raptures when a former Status Quo drummer called in at a Bickley primary school.

Jeff Rich visited St George's School, Tynley Road, to talk to the 190 children about the history of drumming and give them a bash at making as much noise as possible. The drummer who gave up his rockstar life to bring his drumming workshop to schools treated the pupils to a deafening five-minute solo.

After his talk about the drum kit and percussion around the world, he invited the children to join him by playing a selection of percussion instruments to the sound of his drums.

Headteacher Val Carrier said: “It was absolutely fantastic and I would recommend him to any school.

“It was also very educational and he was absolutely wonderful with the children.”

“I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, the children or the teachers.”

Anybody who would like Jeff Rich to visit their school, can call him on 01273 564800.