http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:48 -0500 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt DokuWiki http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/lib/images/favicon.ico http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/ http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/alessandra_gambini?rev=1185466749 Plays pop/funk with Milan, Italy’s Onde Medie. ---------- This article is a Stub. You can help Drum Solo Artist by expanding it. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/alessandro_casci?rev=1185466749 ---------- I Began the study of the instrument under the guide of master Alberto Rosadini, approaching to me several musical styles (rock, POP, funk..). Subsequently I have deepened the study of the jazz with master Alexander Fabbri , playing in several formations spacing from the Combo Small to the Big Band. I have participated to many great seminaries with batteristi(Roberto Cat, Fabrizio Sferra, Steve Smith, Curly Alessio), Master Class di Massimo Manzi and the clinics of the Berklee Schoo… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/alex_alexander?rev=1185466749 ---------- Alex is a session drummer/percussionist residing in New York City who plays drumset as well as African and Latin percussion. His unique blend of hand percussion and guitar effects pedals can be heard on television and film soundtracks which he composes through his company Perpetual Motion Productions. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/alex_poletti?rev=1185466749 Alex Poletti Musician (drummer) and teacher of rock-fusion genre in Milan. ---------- This article is a Stub. You can help Drum Solo Artist by expanding it. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/alexandre_frazao?rev=1185466749 ---------- Alex Frazao has toured with Portuguese singer Maria Joao and his own band TGB, comprised of tuba, guitar, and drums! This chameleon drummer likes to put himself in adventurous musical situations.... and he loves the K Custom Dry Light Ride. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/alfredo_golino?rev=1185466749 ---------- Alfredo is one of the most popular drummers in Italy, and is regularly requested for both live and studio work by the most important Italian pop and jazz artists. Alfredo is featured on some of Italy’s most famous recorded works, and truly is an all-around drummer. Born in Naples, his prestigious career started in 1980 when he began working with RAI (Radio Televisione Italiana,) the most important TV channel in Italy. RAI hired Alfredo for a series of TV shows and productions. His… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/andrew_granelli?rev=1185466749 ---------- With his blistering, in your face drumming, Andy Granelli toured extensively in 2004 with the punk sensations The Distillers in support of their album “Coral Fang”. They were also featured on MTV’s “Making the Video Game: Spiderman 2” Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/andy_bews?rev=1185466749 ---------- Andy has been passionate about music for most of his life; having two elder sisters playing loud music all day introduced him to the world of rock and pop at a young age. Andy quickly developed an interest in playing music for himself and set out to learn how to play the guitar and drums. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/andy_gangadeen?rev=1185466749 ---------- Andy is without a doubt one of the most popular drummers in the UK. He began playing drums at the age of 17 and soon after got involved with electronic percussion which has since become a passion. Andy came to prominence in 1990 with singer Lisa Stansfield and has a string of great credits to his name including Incognito, Duran Duran, Massive Attack, the Spice Girls, The Bays and Jeff Beck to mention a few. Andy currently splits his time between recording and performing live. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/andy_newmark?rev=1185466749 ---------- Andy Newmark has played drums on Flesh + Blood, Avalon, Boys And Girls, Bete Noire, Taxi, Mamouna & As Time Goes By. Andy also played on Roxy Music’s 1982 tour and Bryan Ferry’s 1988 tour, this can be seen on the High Road and New Town videos. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/andy_vellacott?rev=1185466749 ---------- Andy Vellacott-creative and versatile player. All styles covered. Professional in attitude and commitment. ---------- This article is a Stub. You can help Drum Solo Artist by expanding it. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/ansley_dunbar?rev=1185466749 ---------- Aynsley Dunbar was born on January 10, 1946, in Liverpool, England. Over his career he has demonstrated the ability to play many different styles including jazz, blues, fusion, rock and progressive rock. With over 30 gold and platinum records from over 112 albums, Aynsley has proven himself one of the finest drummers in the music business for the past forty years. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/anthony_fernandez?rev=1185466749 ---------- Anthony Fernandes was born in Calcutta, India on 4 August 1957. Both Father Ignatius and Uncle Ron Fernandes were top of the line drummers in India so it was only natural that Anthony would be attracted to drums. A totally self taught drummer being educated only by listening and sitting in with his fathers band from an early age of 7. His first break came at age 11 when he was made Bandleader to play in a night club in New Delhi for cabaret floorshows making him the youngest and th… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/antonio_di_lorenzo?rev=1185466749 Antonio Di Lorenzo held a series of concerts recently with his new trio, “I Tangheri”, which includes Young accordionist Vincenzo Abbracciante and Davide Penta (bass). Their first performance was held on May 2nd at the “Begùla Jazz Cafè”, and was followed by concerts at the UNIKA Performing Arts Academy in Bari (where the trio accompanied actor Rocco Chiumarulo and the “Altradanza” dance company), at the “Miles Cafè” in Bari (May 22nd) and at the Masseria Garrappa in Monopoli … Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/antti_letku_lehtinen?rev=1185466749 ---------- Antti Lehtinen and his band Scandinavian Music Group released a new album during the summer of 2004. He spent the rest of the year touring and playing summer festivals all over Finland as well as producing top Finnish artists and bands. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/art_mardigan?rev=1185466749 ---------- Art Mardigan Born: 1923. Elvin Jones On Art Mardigan: “I used to go to the club and listen to Wardell Gray and all these cats. Art Mardigan was the drummer, and he was always very friendly and helpful to me. He used to ask me to sit in, but I would never do it. I thought it was presumptuous to sit in with these musicians, because to me, they were the greatest people I knew.” Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/barry_daybre?rev=1185466749 Barry Daybre is a studio drummer (session drummer) and has played for various major labels and bands. Bio: Born in Upland California (near L.A.), a musical prodigy playing drums since he was 9 years old. First drum kit was a Ludwig set (5 pc.), moved to Connecticut and played in many bands and started recording professionally. Moved to Glendale, Arizona in 1996 and produces his own music for film and CD as well as manages his own businesses. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/bob_armstrong?rev=1185466749 ---------- Bob turned professional at the age of fifteen and did his first pro gig on a summer season at Great Yarmouth. Over a playing career spanning nearly thirty-five years he has had the privilege of playing for some of this country’s top artists and also International stars. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/brady_blade?rev=1185466749 ---------- A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Brady has played with a variety of big name artists such as Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, and the Indigo Girls. Most recently, Brady has been enjoyed a very long and successful tour with Jewel in support of Jewel’s second album, “Spirit.” The album debuted in November 1998 in the #3 spot on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum out-of-the-box. The collection has since been certified triple platinum by the RIAA. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/brain?rev=1185466749 ---------- Brain started playing drums a bit later than most, at the age of 14, but he proved a quick study. He started taking lessons immediately and graduated from PIT in Los Angeles. Soon after he went on to study classical percussion with the intention to be a member of the San Francisco Symphony at San Jose State University. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/brian_rosenworcel?rev=1185466749 ---------- Brian Rosenworcel graduated from Tufts University with a degree in American Studies. After graduation, he and the members of the quirky pop band Guster jumped in a van and headed out to tour the United States. Brian is ther percussive force behind the band. Whether playing hand drums with his palms or drumset with sticks, Brian provides Guster’s rhythmic pulse and layered colors. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/bruce_aitken?rev=1185466749 ---------- Born and raised in New Zealand, Bruce has been playing drums publicly since he was eight years old. He has worked with most of the big names in NZ, including Sir Ray Columbus, Sir Howard Morrison, Maria Dallas, and John Grennell. He started his career with Roger Maclaughin in Rogers Dodgers, Roger going on to be a founding member of The Little River Band. He toured NZ several times with Gratis Kinetic, and played several sessions in Wellington. In 1993 Bruce moved to Melbourne, Aust… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/bruce_rowland?rev=1185466749 ---------- Bruce Rowland - Drummer, Percussionist. ---------- This article is a Stub. You can help Drum Solo Artist by expanding it. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/bubba_bryant?rev=1185466749 ---------- Laying down a solid foundation is how drummer William “Bubba” Bryant approaches every musical situation from Funk to Rhythm and Blues, from Pop to Jazz. Bubba started playing drums at the early age of five. He later trained as a classical percussionist at Tennessee State University and Eastern Illinois University. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/carlos_hercules?rev=1185466749 ---------- One of the UKs top session drummers Carlos Hercules has been playing drums for over 20 years, inspired by the beats of Dennis Chambers and Steve Gadd. Throughout this time Carlos has remained busy working with some of the music industrys highest profile female acts, including tours with Beverly Knight and Belinda Carlisle. In between he has had numerous TV and live appearances with Heather Small, Emma Bunton, Dina Carrol, Sam Brown, Mel B and Lulu. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/carter_mclean?rev=1185466749 ---------- Carter McLean is what sports writers call a” multithreat”. Along with playing some SERIOUS drum set, he also plays tabla and piano. In addition, he’s a composer, arranger, and synth programmer. And the guys only in his early twenties! -Modern Drummer Magazine. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/charley_drayton?rev=1185466749 ---------- Brooklyn native Charley Drayton is the consummate musician. Aside from his incomparable drumming talents, he brings to the table his skills a guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, vocalist and producer. Charley’s professional music career began at the tender age of 13 and within the next couple of years; he was playing with music industry elite such as Bernard Wright, David Sanborn & Chaka Khan. Charley’s lengthy list of playing credits includes work with The Divinyls, David Letterma… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/chris_parker?rev=1185466749 ---------- As a child, Chris Parker started playing his father’s drums with wooden blocks on the HiHat and bass drum pedals so he could reach them! His father, a jazz drummer, fed him a diet which included plenty of listening to Monk and Mingus on the radio. By his early teens, he was performing with friends and discovering the allure of rock and roll through drummers such as Roger Hawkins, D.J. Fontana, Stax record ace Al Jackson and New Orleans greats Earl Palmer, Smokey Johnson and James … Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/clem_burke?rev=1185466749 ---------- In 1974 at age eighteen, Clem Burke formed the group Blondie with Chris Stein and Deborah Harry. Clem played drums exclusively on all Blondie recordings including their massive hits “Call Me”, “The Tide is High”, “Heart of Glass” and “Rapture”. Each of these songs attained number one status worldwide on the Billboard singles chart. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/craig_nunenmacher?rev=1185466749 ---------- The self taught New Orleans native and drummer for Black Label Society; Craig Nunenmacher has been playing clubs since the age of eighteen. Craig joined the New Orleans based Crowbar in 1991, recorded four album and made numerous trips through Europe and the US. After a short stint with Near Life Experience, he rejoined Crowbar again just in time to tour alongside Black Label Society in March of 2000. Later during the summer of the same year, Craig was invited to join BLS and played… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/crissy_lee?rev=1185466749 ---------- Crissy Lee is widely acclaimed as being the UKs and Europes finest female drummer. Born in Colchester, Essex her career began at the age of four when her father brought home a pair of drumsticks for her. Her unique, intuitive talent was instantly recognised as she began to play drum rudiments and rhythms far more complicated than those her father could show her. This was to be the beginning of a career that has seen Crissy travel the globe, appearing on numerous TV programmes and br… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/dan_pinto?rev=1251662250 Born in New Jersey in 1960, Dan Pinto’s career as a multi-instrumentalist began in 1974 as a drummer. But even though his extremely talented ability as a successful composer/keyboardist overshadowed his success as a drummer exclusively, he never gave up playing the kit. In fact, his musical influences as a keyboardist are what uniquely fueled Dan’s success as a drummer. Likewise, his years of experience in music as a drummer gave him an equally unique approach at playing and composing at the… Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:57:30 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/daniel_messina?rev=1206473055 Daniel Messina was born on april 9th, 1965 in Jose C. Paz, Buenos aires, argentina. at the age of six, he began to play drums and guitar. He learned to play drums on his own for almost ten years by playing along different records and using a book by Gene Krupa. His first teacher for about three years was Omar Belmonte. after that, he studied five year longs with Elias “Chiche” Heger at the Escuela Nacional de Bateria y Percusion. During that time, he played in different bands like for exam… Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:24:15 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/darrel_gaffud?rev=1232011426 A 19y/o guy who played drums for the Pop-rock band called HAMMILAN. Simple,Quiet,but wild on Drums as other people says. He started drumming when he was at Grade 4. “Hindi ko inaasahan na magiging drummer ako. Humawak lang ako ng stick sa school (Drum & lyre) eh destined na pala ako doon.” as he recalls. Eventually,after he was bored on playing tha snare drum, he switched on full drum set-up. “MAYA drumset ang una kong nagamit nuon. sira sira pa yung mga pyesa nun ang hirap gamitin.” he… Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:23:46 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/dave_buckner?rev=1185466749 ---------- Dave Buckner grew up in the Northern California town of Vacaville, best known as the onion capital of the world. Papa Roach (otherwise known to their fan base as P-Roach) formed in high school and having been Rocking the charts ever since. Dave, whose first instrument was violin, was taking drum lessons from a 70-year old female jazz drummer by the time he reached junior high. He quickly make first chair in concert band, but shortly thereafter got his first drum kit (for Christmas) … Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/dave_mcclain?rev=1185466749 ---------- Drummer Dave McClain and Machine Head released Through the Ashes of Empires Upon Us to critical acclaim in 2004 and their tour schedule included co-headlining the international Road Rage metal tour. ---------- This article is a Stub. You can help Drum Solo Artist by expanding it. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/dawn_richardson?rev=1185466749 ---------- Dawn Richardson grew up in Los Angeles and began playing the drums at the age of 13. Throughout high school and college she played drums and percussion in all sorts of groups, including rock bands, marching band, concert band, orchestra and percussion ensembles. She holds her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cal State Los Angeles and has studied with the principal percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Raynor Carroll and with studio greats Steve Houghton and Greg Goodall. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/dominique_messier?rev=1185466749 ---------- The beginning of an era for Dominique, in 1979, he started recording his first Album with a folk singer. Thanks to his brother, Dominique was already comfortable in studio. He gave Dominique all the tools he needed to start developing in the art of drumming for pop or folk songs. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/ed_graham?rev=1185466749 ---------- The Darkness drummer Ed Graham had an explosive year in 2004 with a sold out tour in support of their debut album “Permission To Land”. The album has gone platinum in the UK and Gold in the US. Ed relies on A Custom cymbals to help him provide the ready-steady beat behind The Darkness. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/gary_powell?rev=1185466749 ---------- In addition to being a member of one of the UK’s most talked about bands, The Libertines, Gary Powell plays with the New York Dolls and maintains an active clinic schedule. ---------- This article is a Stub. You can help Drum Solo Artist by expanding it. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/giba_favery?rev=1185466749 ---------- Giba Favery is coordinator and teacher at the Drumming Department of E.M.T the School of Music and Technology, a leading music school in Sao Paulo. Giba is currently playing with Brazilian pop singer Luciana Mello and pursues his instrumental work with bassist Celso Pixinga, with whom he has recently recorded his second DVD. He has also recorded three instructional videos entitled, “Improve your Technique” and “Basic Resources - How to Play and Employ”, volumes I & II. … Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/ginger_fish?rev=1185466749 ---------- Ginger Fish has been drumming in Marilyn Manson since 1995. His simple yet powerful approach has been the driving force behind Manson’s hit albums: Antichrist Superstar and Mechanical Animals. Ginger cleverly combines modern drum sequencing and sample loops with traditional drum instruments. Along with an Akai MPC sampler, Ginger uses a double bass/multi-tom drumkit and an array of Z Custom range cymbals to complete his sound. Ginger’s unique style and approach to playing have e… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/glenn_mortimer?rev=1235522010 Glenn received his first drum kit at the age of two as a Christmas gift from his Grandfather and soon began playing in school and church bands at the age of 9. From 1982 to 1985 he studied music in the USA, continued studies with private drum teachers when returned to live in Australia. He began performing professionally in Melbourne with his high school music teacher in 1986. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:33:30 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/hamish_rosser?rev=1185466749 ---------- Hamish started playing drums at the tender age of eleven after switching from guitar and received expert tuition from Oz-rock drum beast Pete Heckenberg who provided training in both the rudiments and favourite rock songs of the day. Hamish’s first gig was with high school punk band “The Warthogs” and consisted of three classics; The Clash’s “Should I stay or Should I Go”, The Ramones’ “Blitzkreig Bop” and The Sex Pistols’ “God Save the Queen”. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/hans_eijkenaar?rev=1185466749 ---------- Hans was born in the Netherlands in 1963 and became a professional musician at the age of 19. His main instrument is drumset but he is also trained in percussion, orchestral percussion, vibraphone and piano.The list of artists he has worked with is many and varied. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/haroldo_ferretti?rev=1185466749 ---------- Haroldo Ferretti started playing at the age 14 when he got his first drum kit as a present. Self-taught, he always stood out due to his feeling and performance. His first band, Circuito Fechado, had influences of the Brazilian pop, Ska and rock-n-roll. When that project disbanded he started playing with several bands and artists from his hometown, Belo Horizonte (Minas Gerais state), splitting his time between gigs and the rehearsal studio that he managed. In 1991 Haroldo was invi… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/hugo_garcia?rev=1194995308 [Hugo Garcia] Hugo was born in Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina on January 13 th 1969. He started his study in music at age 14, at first with his father and Nestor Yori. His first drum teachers were Roberto García and Raúl Goldsack, until he began his professional career in Buenos Aires, continuing to study with Junior Cesari. Hugo has performed and/or recorded with a variety of artists including: Facundo Bergalli, Alejandro Herrera, Daniel Corzo, Carlos Campos, Andrés Boiarsky, Gustavo Cá… Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:08:28 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/james_bradley_jr?rev=1185466749 ---------- As early as the age of three, JBJ’s musical talents were being realized by his parents as they saw him retrieving pots and pans from the kitchen cabinet to perform on. Because his parents were performing musicians, they were able to give James support and teaching. James Bradley, Jr. was a child-drumming prodigy and at the age of four he was recognized as the worlds youngest professional drummer. Appearing on major television shows in the sixties such as “I’ve Got A Secret”,… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/jdgorski?rev=1229982641 J.D. Gorski is an up and coming drummer based in Wheaton, Illinois near Chicago. He has previously played drums in the roaring thrash metal band FleshHold that has laid siege to many large Chicago area venues. He hopes to soon start a new band playing progressive rock. He is happy to give tips and answer questions. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:50:41 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/jim_bogios?rev=1185466749 ---------- San Francisco bay Area native; Jim Bogios, is a much in demand musician to say the least! The majority of the 90’s found Jim as the touring drummer with Sheryl Crow. According to Jim, “The gig with Sheryl afforded me the opportunity to play with many talented and even legendary musicians.” Early in 2000 Jim finished off Sheryl’s world tour with a show in New York City’s Central Park where he was joined onstage by Eric Clapton and Keith Richards. This show was recorded and … Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/joe_franco?rev=1185466749 ---------- Joe started his drumming career in the clubs of NYC and landed his first major gig in the mid 70’s with the New York band “Good Rats”. After recording six albums and touring constantly, Joe went on to play with artists such as Chilliwack, Fiona, Twisted Sister, and Widowmaker. Between band gigs, Joe has recorded and toured with guitarists Vinnie Moore, Blues Saraceno, Leslie West, and legendary Cream bassist, Jack Bruce. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/johnbesser?rev=1224778604 Contact John Besser John Besser has been hitting things with other things, since age 5. It began with pots and pans, and continues today with drums and cymbals. At age 10, John performed live with his brother’s band. The crowd cheered as he played Kiss’ “Love Gun.” This was a defining moment in his life, and he has been performing ever since. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:16:44 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/jorginho_gomes?rev=1185466749 ---------- Drums, percussion, bass, mandolin and cavaquinho - these arre just a few of the instruments that Brazilian born Jorginho Gomes has mastered. Addinng composing and producing to his already nemerous and notable skills, Jorginho was born into a family of musicians breathing Tropicalism, rock’n’roll and Brazilian regional music. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/kiermyer?rev=1223868222 FRANKLIN KIERMYER (born 1956) in Montréal, Canada, is a drummer/composer who came to prominence in the 1990s during his long residency in New York City. Kiermyer’s work is inspired by a variety of spiritual musics including the late period of John Coltrane and more recently by his own practice of Tibetan Buddhism. Kiermyer’s album Solomon’s Daughter’, featuring saxophonist and Coltrane band member Pharaoh Sanders, received a great deal of media attention and established his reputation a… Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:23:42 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/kjetil_frost_haraldstad?rev=1185466749 ---------- Frost is one of the hottest drummers on the Black Metal scene, and a member of the bands Satyricon and 1349. Satyricon’s release Volcano has been met with critical acclaim and massive sales, and they toured the US in 2004. Meanwhile 1349’s sophomore effort Beyond the Apocalypse has also become hugely popular among metal fans. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/kram?rev=1185466749 ---------- Kram has been part of the Australian Music scene for the past 15 years as the singing drummer and main songwriter of Australian alt rock legends Spiderbait. He has been a mainstay in the live arena for many years touring locally and internationally many times playing all over Australia, NZ, Japan, Canada, USA UK and Europe and has enjoyed multi-platinum selling albums, a number 1 spot on Triple Js hottest 100, and last year, a number1 single as well as being crowned Australias smart… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/list?rev=1231696079 Please use the alphabetic structure of the list when adding names. Create your profile first! All names that are not linked to a profile will be removed! ---------- A B Alessandro "Alex" Bonacci John Besser Mark Brydon Rob Brown C Paul Campanella Jr Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:47:59 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/louie_palmer?rev=1185466749 ---------- Louie Palmer began playing drums at age 6 with an introduction to drumming from his Father, also a drummer. With his Father’s guidance and teaching, Louie joined a local concert band at age 10 playing all types of concert and classical music. In 1996 he began studying with Peter Precious who was instrumental in teaching essential skills such as reading, styles and technique. In 1997 Louie joined the Merton Youth Concert Band and the Merton Youth Jazz Orchestra. The concert band al… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/marcus_randolph?rev=1185466749 ---------- Fronted by an unlikely instrument, the pedal steel guitar, Robert Randolph and the Family Band has quickly made a mark on modern music. Marcus pounds the skins relentlessly, powering the tight jams through stops, starts and changes and provides a steady rhythm section as foundation for Robert’s eloquent pedal steel preaching. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/mario_duplantier?rev=1185466749 ---------- Of course, when all this began in 1996, in a garage near Bayonne,South East of France, under the GODZILLA moniker the motivations of the Duplantier brothers (Joe on guitar/lead vocals and Mario on drums) and their band fellows Jean Michel Labadie (on bass) and Christian Andreu (guitar) were less than sophisticated. But even through the thinnest booklet of their first demo cover issued under the predictable title Possessed still emerged the first signs of their future emancipation. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/mark_andrew?rev=1185466749 ---------- Mark Andrew Dean Brydon was born in on Tuesday, 17 july 1979 in Newcastle Apon Tyne, having liked rock music at a yound age he started to show an interest in drumming, so his parents got him his first childs drumkit when he was 8. Him and his parents moved to Islington in north London where he started secondary school, to which he played his first small gig at the age of 12 in 1993, where he played at a few christmas partys at school, building up his own drumkit at age 14 him and a … Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/mark_richardson?rev=1185466749 ---------- Mark Richardson continues to participate in clinics and master classes, wowing audiences with his sheer drumming power. Mark and the band, Feeder, released their fifth album in October, 2004, to be followed by a world tour. ---------- This article is a Stub. You can help Drum Solo Artist by expanding it. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/mark_robohm?rev=1185466749 S T Y L E .. . . . . . the above experience lies primarily in rock, pop, reggae and soul drumming. performing live and recording with acoustic drums and/or electric pad triggers. integration with running loops and samplers. solid click track work. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/matt_frenette?rev=1185466749 ---------- Matt’s love of music started at the age of 5 while playing the bongos listening to records with his parents. Artists like Perez Perado, Tito Puente, Harry Belefonte, Johnny Cash and Tom Jones were always spinning on the record player. By the age of 10, Matt was learning his rudiments in a marching and concert band. Some of Matt’s influences include Mitch Mitchell, Buddy Rich, Ginger Baker, Michael Shrieve, Keith Moon, Billy Cobham, and Manu Katche. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/maxx_furian?rev=1185466749 ---------- Versatile drummer for the new generation, he has been involved for years in his personal jazz and fusion projects (Faces, Subjects, La Drummeria) and has his first solo CD release with the Maxx Furian Band. In addition to this, he has always been active in pop music, playing in more than 20 big European and World Tours with artists such as Laura Pausini DVD Live, Nek, Franco Battiato, Paola & Chiara, Fabio Concato, Ornella Vanoni, Enzo Jannacci,Max Pezzali and 883 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/mayhem_mikey_dellindia?rev=1185466749 Mayhem Mike Dellindia has been around instruments since the age of 12. He started playing drums at 12 years of age. The 34 year old musician now resides in New England but was originally from New Jersey. He’s played in National acts as well as solo projects from fill-in to recordings. He’s currently enlisting other members for his band Mikey Likes It. I’m sure we will see a lot more of him again in the near future. His solos capture his Wild-Side, while his crowd interaction is well above … Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/mercedes_lander?rev=1185466749 ---------- Mercedes Lander was born in Edmonton Alberta, Canada in 1984. At the age of 12 Mercedes, along with her sister, founded the all girl heavy metal band Kittie. Mercedes was 15 when Kittie recorded and released their first Album “Spit” which was met with critical acclaim. Following on the success of “Spit”, 2002 saw the release of their sophomore effort entitled “Oracle”. To date, Kittie has sold over 1/6 million albums Worldwide. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/michael_barker?rev=1185466749 ---------- Percussion extraordinaire and John Butler Trio drummer Michael Barker recently appeared on the Big Day Out tour receiving rave reviews as one of the highlight’s players of the tour. Touring for Michael and The John Butler Trio has gone into overdrive with the band doing shows in Canada and Paris. The band then came home to Australia to headline the Byron Bay Blues and Roots festival and then flew to the States to appear on the Tonight Show with David Letterman. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/mike_bordin?rev=1185466749 ---------- San Francisco California native Mike Bordin has established himself as one of the great heavy rock drummers of his generation. Mike began playing the drums at the age of fourteen and was completely obsessed with Rock music. His early influences were such legends as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/mike_gaspar?rev=1185466749 ---------- Mike Gaspar was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Portugues immigrants. As a child, he would often bang on just about anything he got his hands on,he just loved to make noise. His first playing experience was in his schools marching band where he played snare drum. That didn´t stop him from rocking out at home to his hard rock metal favorites. At the age of twelve his parents decided to move back to their country of origin and he began playing for a few underground metal bands.… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/mike_malinin?rev=1185466749 ---------- Since joining the Goo Goo Dolls in 1995, Mike Malinin has toured the world, played on multi platinum albums and most recently the band has released a DVD. After setting up 16 cameras and a slew of technical equipment to record a live show, the last thing Mike Malinin and The Goo Goo Dolls wanted was rain, but that’s exactly what they got - in buckets! Drenched fans and band members were un-fazed, and the Goo Goo’s promise a “Very cool” DVD package was the result. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/neill_ettridge?rev=1185466749 ---------- Neill Ettridge was born and raised in Sussex, England. During his school years he received instruction from two of Londons premier drummers, Mike Grigg and Phil Solomon. Upon leaving school, he continued studies at the Drum Institute in London and commenced playing in a number of diverse musical situations in the region including BBC TV and Radio Big Band engagements. Along with a 6-month spell as resident shipboard drummer for P&O and Cunard, Neill also spent some time touring acr… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/nick_mason?rev=1185466749 [Nicholas Mason] ---------- DOB: 01-10-1983 Nicholas Mason has grown up with sticks in his hand... Given his first snare drum at age two, he has shown more promise than any drummer of his kind. By age 10 he set out for percussion lessons and has been involved ever since. By his later teen years and early 20’s, Nick became one of the leading drum educators around Western NY. Playing in successful bands, teaching, orchestrating clinics, and over 120 live shows per year, He has been able to ro… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/paul_campanella_jr?rev=1207435485 “I was out of commission for a while. Now, I’m back.” After a brief bout with tendinitis, drummer Paul Campanella Jr. refers to his most recent job behind the kit with Delta Groove recording artist Sean Costello as a “triumphant return to the pocket.” Sat, 05 Apr 2008 18:44:45 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/peder_carlsson?rev=1185466749 ---------- The Backyard Babies are booked solid on their world tour in 2005. At the end of the year Peder Carlsson and the band plan on hitting the studio to record their next album. ---------- This article is a Stub. You can help Drum Solo Artist by expanding it. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/pete_drummond?rev=1185466749 ---------- Pete Drummond, an up and coming force on the drums in Australia, has already caught the attention of many of the world’s top drummers. He is currently recording and touring with the band Zinc, and plans on releasing an instructional DVD in 2005. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/pete_riley?rev=1185466749 ---------- Pete began playing drums at age 15 and was soon playing along to albums by Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne and Deep Purple. Having spent a couple of years finding his own way he began working from such well known books as Gary Chesters New Breed and Gary Chaffees Patterns series. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/phillip_fisher?rev=1185466749 ---------- Phillip “Fish” Fisher was a founding member of the seminal pop/metal/funk/ska band Fishbone. From their inception in 1984 in California, the band forged a new creative sound, which became a major influence for many of today’s hottest bands and led the way for a new genre of rock music. You can here Fish’s brilliant and tasteful drumming on Fishbone’s landmark “Truth and Soul”. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/rob_brown?rev=1185466749 Rob Brown is a Toronto based drummer, clinician and drum event producer. Rob has been playing for almost 20 years and is a self taught musician who has been very active in Toronto’s contemporary Christian music scene, playing with many artists including Aileen Lombardo, Mark Masri, Shinghai and has performed on the SHAI Awards and the Canadian Gospel Music Awards ceremonies with R&B artist Hetti Marie. Rob began his own event production company in 2005, R.A. Brown Productions, to present inno… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/rob_bujak?rev=1258406081 [Rob Bujak] Rob Bujak is a drummer in the rock band called NOVA, out of San Francisco, California. Rob is self-taught and has been playing the drums for 14 years, since he was 10 years old. He is currently playing a Tama Starclassic Birch drum set with Paiste cymbals and Pacific Hardware. His style of drumming ranges from jazz to hard rock. Rob is influenced by Papa Jo Jones, Buddy Rich, Bill Briford, and John Bonham. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:14:41 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/roberto_gualdi?rev=1185466749 ---------- Roberto is one of the most popular drummers in Italy. His credits include top Italian artists such as Lucio Dalla and Paola Turci. In 1998 Roberto started working with P.F.M, probably the most renown progressive band in Italy. Roberto also takes time out to teach in one of Italy’s premier drum schools C.P.M, and regularly contributes to Italian Drummers magazine “DRUM CLUB.” Some of his latest projects have included work on a new CD titled “Voodoo Hill” with metal singer G… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/rocky_bryant?rev=1185466749 ---------- Rocky Bryant’s diverse drumming abilities have kept him on stage and in the studio with some of the best names in music. He has performed and/or recorded with Dianne Reeves, Branford Marsalis & Buckshot LeFonque, Lalah Hathaway, Peter Frampton, Maxwell, Cyndi Lauper, David Sanborn, Faith Hill, Brandy, Daryl Hall (Hall & Oates), Des’ree, Paula Abdul, Billy Joel, and The Family Stand to highlight but a few. “From the beginning, versatility has been in the forefront of my musical… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/rosa_avila?rev=1185466749 ---------- Rosa was born in Bad Godesberg, Germany and spent her childhood in Mexico and Europe. She began playing drums at age 16 and has studied at The Music Conservatory Of the University of Veracruz, and The School of Superior Studies of Mexico City. She was later granted a scholarship from the Mexican Endowment of the Arts for completion of her training at Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, California where she studied with such notables as Casey Scheuerell, Ralph Humphrey, Joe Porcaro a… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/rusty_bonham?rev=1191329638 By the name we know Rusty was meant to drum, and yes that is his real name. Rusty has been drumming since he was in diapers. When he was 16 months old he was on a television show named heart of the country, playing jump by Van Halen. Of course he didnt hit every lick, but his timing was amazing. When he was 3 he did a commercial for a local music store. Rusty came up in bars, with influences ranging from Buddy Rich and Neil Peart to Vinnie Paul. Rusty’s father was a bass player all of his life… Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:53:58 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/samantha_maloney?rev=1185466749 ---------- Samantha Maloney began drumming at an early age of 14. It wasn’t long after then; Samantha took her musical career to the next level. She attended the High School of Music, Art and Performing Arts, (FAME) in New York City. For the next three years she studied percussion extensively. During this time Samantha was playing regularly with an alternative rock band, an R&B band, and a New York Hardcore influenced band. At the age of 16, she auditioned for the band Shift as a fill-in, bu… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/satnam_ramgotra?rev=1185466749 ---------- Satnam Ramgotra is part of the new Asian Underground movement making waves in today’s pop culture, blending traditional drumset with Indian, African, and World Percussion elements in modern musical environments. His formal training on both drumset and Indian Classical tabla started at the age of ten. Throughout his school years, Satnam performed and competed in regional and national band festivals across Canada, where he was repeatedly singled out and received many awards for hi… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/scott_drewes?rev=1213201706 Scott Drewes is the drummer with the United States Military Academy Band Jazz Knights at West Point, NY and co-leader of the group The Drewes Brothers with Doug Drewes. He is a former drummer with the Air Force Bands stationed at Hanscom AFB and Scott AFB where he had the opportunity to perform for Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:28:26 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/scott_phillips?rev=1185466749 ---------- Formerly of Creed and now a member of Alter Bridge, Scott Phillips epitomizes the role of today’s modern rock drummer. During their eight years and three albums together, (”My Own Prison”, “Human Clay” and “Weathered”) Creed accomplished countless rock and roll landmarks, selling over 30 million albums worldwide. With their unprecedented radio success and captivating live shows, Creed was one of the most successful acts to rule the charts in the last decade. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/stan_frazier?rev=1185466749 ---------- In late 1994, Sugar Ray broke out of the Orange County scene with their debut release “Lemonade and Brownies”. The former paralegal turned pop music/T.V. star Stan Frazier co-founded the band with singer Mark McGrath and bassist Murphy Karges. In the summer of 2004, Stan and his bandmates enjoyed starring roles in a reality based TV. show revolving around the band and eight contestants who worked as tour assistant/apprentices in an effort to win a job with Sugar Ray’s label At… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/stephan_emig?rev=1185466749 ---------- Stephan is one of Germanys busiest young drummers. Having been a student of the Modern Drum School in Germany he has gone on to play with many artists including sessions ,tours and clinic appearances. Artists he has worked with have included the Youth Jazz Orchestra of Hessen, the Hamid Baroudi Band and Jimmy Dillonas. He is the current drummer with Triosence. Stephan is also the co writer of the book Future Drumming. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/sterling_campbell?rev=1185466749 ---------- Sterling Campbell is a native of New York City. Born May 3, 1964, Campbell began playing drums at the tender age of 11. In 1982, Campbell graduated from the prestigious High School of Music and Art in Manhattan. However, he credits his family for his musical appreciation. Sterling is the youngest of six boys who all share a love for music. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/steve_gillis?rev=1185466749 ---------- Whether playing in front of twenty thousand screaming fans on the Family Values Tour, or a hundred people who have come out to a club in Chicago on a Wednesday night for some post-bop jazz, Steve Gillis brings an undeniable intensity to the stage. The drummer was asked to join hard rockers Filter after frontman Richard Patrick saw him play behind a 10-piece acid jazz band, and the immediate result was the Chicago-based band’s sophomore effort, Title of Record. The album proceeded … Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/steve_gorman?rev=1185466749 ---------- Hopkinsville Kentucky native Steve Gorman began drumming in school in the fourth grade by playing snare in his school elementary band. Like so many others, Steve was initially inspired and moved when he first listened to the Beatles. After he was given the records “Meet the Beatles”, “Help” and “Rubber Souls”, Steve knew he wanted to be a drummer in a rock and roll band. To this day Ringo Starr is Steve’s favorite drummer. Being a big fan of “musical drumming”, Ste… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/tom_grignon?rev=1185466749 ---------- Tom, originally from Washington, D. C., received a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Degree from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA. Though trained in classical and jazz, Tom has worked in various music genres including pop, progressive, rock, country, R&B, jazz, blues, classical and fusion. Tom is currently located in Nashville, having previously worked in Washington D. C., Boston and Los Angeles. He is very active as a Nashville session and live drummer, drum teache… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/tomas_brozek?rev=1185466749 ---------- Tomas has some serious musical studies behind him having spent six years at the State Conservatory in Prague. The last three years have kept Tomas extremely busy with live and studio work, notching up credits on 22 CD’s. Bands he has toured and recorded with include Circus Praha, November 2nd, Snakeeater, Daniel Hulkas, Ilona Czakova, Dan Kohout Band and DKB. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/ton_dijkman?rev=1185466749 ---------- Ton Dijkman is a first call freelance drummer who plays with many great Dutch and international artists, including Marco Borsato, Jan Akkerman, Candy Dulfer, and many others. Besides a great drummer, he is a talented composer, clinician, and teacher. Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/tony_medeiros?rev=1185466749 ---------- Drums, is a rare find. A highly sought after drummer with years of experience in the L.A. music scene, he is well versed in every style of music and is a known clinician. Tony was featured in Modern Drummer Magazine in October 2000, and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehead State University. Seventeen years after Mansfield resident Tony Medeiros and his band The Chili Brothers recorded and released their only album on vinyl and cassette tape for North Star Music, “empty… Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:19:09 -0500 http://www.drumsoloartist.com/wiki/drummers/wacey_wilke?rev=1199101466 Wacey Wilke is a young drummer that has alot going for him. He grew up in a small town in South Texas called Petersville ( very close to Yoakum ). He started showing interest in the drums with he was 14 and he is now 18 and has the skills of someone who has been playing for years. After teaching himself to play the drums, he found a teacher in the local area of Victoria and has become good friends with his instructor and as his instructor said “Eventhough he has only been playing for 2 … Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:44:26 -0500