Billy Cobham
The legendary
Billy Cobham, with his matchless, dazzling, ambidextrous skills
as a drummer, has applied the same insistent fervor to his long
list of monumental achievements. He's an accomplished composer
and record producer.
Jeff
Pocaro
To me
there was no better drummer than Jeff Porcaro. His musicianship
and kindness to me will never be forgotten. OUR LOSS IS HEAVEN'S
GAIN. Richard Marx
Dennis Chambers
Dennis
Chambers started playing drums at the age of 4 and by the age
of 6 he was playing in nightclubs. Chambers had no former schooling
in music. All his musical training came from playing in nightclubs.
At the age of 18 he went from High School to a band called Parliament
and Funkadelic.
Steve
Gadd
Steve
Gadd's credit and influence can be found on albums by Chick Corea,
Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, and Frank Sinatra, among thousands
of others. His innovative style has influenced the sound of modern
music, and is echoed by virtually every other contemporary drummer.
Harvey
Mason
Harvey
Mason is probably the most recorded and most influential drummer
/ percussionist in this genre." proclaims Nathan East. "
I first became aware of him in the days of Herbie Hancock's Headhunters
and he had a patented beat that every drummer learned.
Will Kennedy
Recognized
as one of the top drummers in the world, Will Kennedy's performances
have not only inspired a generation of musicians, but have helped
to define the leading edge of contemporary jazz.