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lenny white
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b. Leonard White III, 19th December 1949, New York, New York State, U.S.A.
Lenny White was born in New York in 1949.
He began his career as a drummer, initially playing in local groups.
In the early 1970's he played with Miles Davis on 'Bitches Brew' before joining Return To Forever.
As a drummer he has recorded sessions with artists including John Klernmer, Miroslav Vitous, Pharaoh Sanders, Santana and Bob James while he has also produced for Zuice ('I'm A Survivor'), Wax ('Do You Believe In Magic'), Pieces Of A Dream and Nicki Richards ('Naked To The World') amongst others.
Lenny White was born in New York in 1949.
He began his career as a drummer, initially playing in local groups.
In the early 1970's he played with Miles Davis on 'Bitches Brew' before joining Return To Forever.
As a drummer he has recorded sessions with artists including John Klernmer, Miroslav Vitous, Pharaoh Sanders, Santana and Bob James while he has also produced for Zuice ('I'm A Survivor'), Wax ('Do You Believe In Magic'), Pieces Of A Dream and Nicki Richards ('Naked To The World') amongst others.
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Bobby was born and raised in the "Fort Apache" section of New York City's South Bronx to Puerto Rican parents. Inspired and encouraged by Maestro Tito Puente (another fellow New York born Puerto Rican) Bobby "got serious" and attended Boston's Berklee College of Music from 1975 to 1979, where he obtained his Bachelor of Music degree. Here he received the prestigious Faculty Association Award for his work as an instrumentalist. Since graduating from Berklee, Bobby has become a leader in the Afro- Cuban and Jazz fields as both a drummer and a percussionist as well as being recognized as one of the most articulate scholars of "la tradición."
He has been featured on numerous Grammy nominated albums, amongst them: The Mambo Kings movie soundtrack and numerous television/radio jingles and other movie soundtracks, He first received worldwide critically acclaim when he was with the legendary Mario Bauza and his Afro-Cuban Orchestra, with whom he recorded three Grammy nominated CDs ...
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b. Leonard White III, 19th December 1949, New York, New York State, U.S.A.
Lenny White was born in New York in 1949.
He began his career as a drummer, initially playing in local groups.
In the early 1970's he played with Miles Davis on 'Bitches Brew' before joining Return To Forever.
As a drummer he has recorded sessions with artists including John Klernmer, Miroslav Vitous, Pharaoh Sanders, Santana and Bob James while he has also produced for Zuice ('I'm A Survivor'), Wax ('Do You Believe In Magic'), Pieces Of A Dream and Nicki Richards ('Naked To The World') amongst others.
Lenny White was born in New York in 1949.
He began his career as a drummer, initially playing in local groups.
In the early 1970's he played with Miles Davis on 'Bitches Brew' before joining Return To Forever.
As a drummer he has recorded sessions with artists including John Klernmer, Miroslav Vitous, Pharaoh Sanders, Santana and Bob James while he has also produced for Zuice ('I'm A Survivor'), Wax ('Do You Believe In Magic'), Pieces Of A Dream and Nicki Richards ('Naked To The World') amongst others.
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Jon has been a working project drummer for thirteen years, specializing in rock, funk and rockabilly music. During that time, he has performed in assorted venues across the country, and he has recorded with both regional and national recording artists. Jon has also been a member of the Wright State University Concert Band, Dayton, Ohio and a private percussion instructor. Jon Carroll is one of the most active recording and performing drummers in the Lansing/Mid-Michigan area.
Jon's musical influences include Bob Mould, The Smiths, Morrissey, Peter Gabriel, Steely Dan, Living Colour, Foo Fighters, Weezer, Emily's Motives, and many others. Jon's drumming influences include Kenny Aronoff, Will Calhoun, Manu Katche, Vinnie Colaiuta, Craig Carroll, John Taylor, Dave Weckl, Neil Peart, as well as a host of other great drummers.
Jon holds a B.A. in Anthropology, and a Master of Humanities (M. Hum) degree, both from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Michigan State University. An aspiring archaeologist, Jon's research is focused on prehistoric social dynamics in the Great Lakes region of North America ...
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past and present projects:
1) D-I-N-G-O
Band formed in 1988. Various lineups over the space of a couple of years and died out early 90's. Reformed late 2003 by myself and the other founding member, Simon. Two piece cover band.
2) Aztral Rose
Joined in early1998. Played with them until late 1999. A four piece cover band playing a collection of classic rock songs.
3) LiCKERiSH
Joined band in late 1999. A five piece, original outfit. Played loads of gigs and recorded a CD album (not commercially available). Played with them until March 2001. An excellent band, had the potential to go far. The band have apparently followed a new direction and have gone through a name change. Now known as CrowThorn.
4) Big YELLOW
Joined in April 2003. A melodic pop/rock combination. 4 piece band consisting of guitar, bass, keyboard and drums. Played two gigs in London during 2003. Band was dormant for most of 2004. Left November 2004.
5) theBomb 45's
A 4 piece outfit playing good old-fashioned punk-rock. Joined in September 2004 and have been playing up a storm all over London since ... All good fun actually!
6) CRUX
Brand spanking new project. Just over a year in the making but it's finally in place. Expect more information soon. 3 piece outfit with bass, guitar and drums. Officially formed December 2004 ...
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