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steve smith
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Steve Smith was originally drawn to the drums by hearing marching bands in parades as a child in his native Massachusetts. At age nine, in 1963, Smith began studying the instrument in earnest with local teacher Bill Flanagan, who played in big bands in the swing era.
Smith's early inspiration at this time was drawn from the great drumming stars of the big bands such as Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson and Kenny Clarke, among others. In particular, regular trips in his youth to The Boston Globe Jazz Festival, where he first saw and heard his idols, made a special impact on his musical endeavors.
Smith performed in the usual school band program and garage bands while in his teens, but also began to broaden his performing experience by playing in a professional Brockton concert band and even the big band at the local college, Bridgewater State. After high school, Smith began studying music at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1972. There he received valuable instruction from such renowned teachers as Gary Chaffee and Alan Dawson. His drumming influences at this time came to include such notables as Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Lenny White and Steve Gadd ...
Smith's early inspiration at this time was drawn from the great drumming stars of the big bands such as Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Louie Bellson and Kenny Clarke, among others. In particular, regular trips in his youth to The Boston Globe Jazz Festival, where he first saw and heard his idols, made a special impact on his musical endeavors.
Smith performed in the usual school band program and garage bands while in his teens, but also began to broaden his performing experience by playing in a professional Brockton concert band and even the big band at the local college, Bridgewater State. After high school, Smith began studying music at the famed Berklee College of Music in Boston in 1972. There he received valuable instruction from such renowned teachers as Gary Chaffee and Alan Dawson. His drumming influences at this time came to include such notables as Tony Williams, Billy Cobham, Lenny White and Steve Gadd ...
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Toni Cannelli first entered the world of professional drumming 21 years ago at the age of 17. He has performed with many artists including Mac and Katie Kissoon, and top U.K. guitarists Jim Mullen and Gary Boyle.
In 1987 Toni set up The Drummers' Alliance, an organisation to promote drums and percussion. The Drummers' Alliance has set up, and run four of the U.K's biggest drumming events in the form of National U.K. drumming competitions.
In 1990 Toni Cannelli joined forces with Sabian cymbals, Remo drums and Vic Firth sticks.
As an educator and clinician, he has performed over 200 drum workshops including the first Scottish drum festival, alongside U.S. drummer Gregg Bissonette. He has also performed joint drum clinics with Ricky Lawson (Michael Jackson's drummer), Jim Chapin (Top Drum Educator), Mike Mangini (drummer for Steve Vai and Extreme), Akira Jimbo (Japan's number 1 drummer!) and world famous drummer, Dennis Chambers.
Toni Cannelli does private teaching in Sheffield (U.K.) His ex-students have gone on to play with artists such as Chaka Khan, S Club 7, Coolio, Spice Girls, and Moloko. Tony is also a regular contributor to U.K. drumming magazine, Rhythm.
In 1987 Toni set up The Drummers' Alliance, an organisation to promote drums and percussion. The Drummers' Alliance has set up, and run four of the U.K's biggest drumming events in the form of National U.K. drumming competitions.
In 1990 Toni Cannelli joined forces with Sabian cymbals, Remo drums and Vic Firth sticks.
As an educator and clinician, he has performed over 200 drum workshops including the first Scottish drum festival, alongside U.S. drummer Gregg Bissonette. He has also performed joint drum clinics with Ricky Lawson (Michael Jackson's drummer), Jim Chapin (Top Drum Educator), Mike Mangini (drummer for Steve Vai and Extreme), Akira Jimbo (Japan's number 1 drummer!) and world famous drummer, Dennis Chambers.
Toni Cannelli does private teaching in Sheffield (U.K.) His ex-students have gone on to play with artists such as Chaka Khan, S Club 7, Coolio, Spice Girls, and Moloko. Tony is also a regular contributor to U.K. drumming magazine, Rhythm.
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2. lenny white
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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3. alvin queen
Drummer Alvin Queen's' website features reviews, sound bites, itinerary, biography, cds, drum set-up.
Alvin Queen was born on August 16, 1950 in the Bronx, New York, but his family relocated to Mt. Vernon when he was 2 years old. The Queens were poor, but the Levister Towers projects where Alvin grew up proved to be rich territory, as he was surrounded by many individuals who, like him, sprouted into the leading exponents of their generation.
There were scores of musicians, like sax men John Purcell and Jimmy Hill; vibraphonist Jay Hoggard; pianist Tommy James; B-3 organ champ Richard Levister; his swinging brother, Millard Levister on drums; and far too many others to name. And Alvin's list of celebrity running mates didn't end with musicians; they included future NBA stars like Ray Williams of the New York Knicks and Gus Williams of the Seattle Supersonics.
Alvin's hoop skills, however, were limited to the neighborhood courts, where he'd go head-to-head at the infamous Fourth Street playground with other wannabe hardwood stars, which included future Academy Award winner Denzel Washington. In fact, it was Denzel's father, Elder D. Washington Sr., who was pastor of the First Church of God In Christ, where Alvin's grandmother was a member. That church ended up playing a pivotal role in Alvin's life, because it's where he got his first dose of spirit-filled music, and -- after he began singing in the choir and playing the tambourine - it's where he began connecting with and conveying the rhythms of his life ...
Alvin Queen was born on August 16, 1950 in the Bronx, New York, but his family relocated to Mt. Vernon when he was 2 years old. The Queens were poor, but the Levister Towers projects where Alvin grew up proved to be rich territory, as he was surrounded by many individuals who, like him, sprouted into the leading exponents of their generation.
There were scores of musicians, like sax men John Purcell and Jimmy Hill; vibraphonist Jay Hoggard; pianist Tommy James; B-3 organ champ Richard Levister; his swinging brother, Millard Levister on drums; and far too many others to name. And Alvin's list of celebrity running mates didn't end with musicians; they included future NBA stars like Ray Williams of the New York Knicks and Gus Williams of the Seattle Supersonics.
Alvin's hoop skills, however, were limited to the neighborhood courts, where he'd go head-to-head at the infamous Fourth Street playground with other wannabe hardwood stars, which included future Academy Award winner Denzel Washington. In fact, it was Denzel's father, Elder D. Washington Sr., who was pastor of the First Church of God In Christ, where Alvin's grandmother was a member. That church ended up playing a pivotal role in Alvin's life, because it's where he got his first dose of spirit-filled music, and -- after he began singing in the choir and playing the tambourine - it's where he began connecting with and conveying the rhythms of his life ...
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4. luis conte
The Luis Conte Official Web Site.
Grammy-winner Luis Conte is an acknowledged master of percussion. His celebrated career includes touring and/or recording work with some of the greatest names in contemporary music, including Madonna, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Santana (Supernatural album), Jackson Browne, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, James Taylor, Shakira, Ozzy Osborne, Queen Latifah and Cuban legends Arturo Sandoval and Cachao. He can also be heard on the scores and/or soundtracks to such box office smashes as Mission Impossible, Rain Man, Waiting To Exhale, Coming To America, Drumline, Out of Time, The Italian Job, Oceans 12, Sideways, Disney’s animated Tarzan, Brother Bear and countless others ...
Grammy-winner Luis Conte is an acknowledged master of percussion. His celebrated career includes touring and/or recording work with some of the greatest names in contemporary music, including Madonna, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, Santana (Supernatural album), Jackson Browne, Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, James Taylor, Shakira, Ozzy Osborne, Queen Latifah and Cuban legends Arturo Sandoval and Cachao. He can also be heard on the scores and/or soundtracks to such box office smashes as Mission Impossible, Rain Man, Waiting To Exhale, Coming To America, Drumline, Out of Time, The Italian Job, Oceans 12, Sideways, Disney’s animated Tarzan, Brother Bear and countless others ...
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5. paul risko
Paul Risko - Columbus, Ohio drummer for the rock band ATALOSS. Drums, listen, gun reviews, vote, have a cup, bands I've been in.
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