Drummer

Hero Definition Essay “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” (Joseph Campbell). Heroes are the cornerstone of society. They are the people to admire and look up to. Heroism is interpreted in many ways, but what exactly is the correct definition? A true hero benefits others before themselves, is dedicated, but they are not always acknowledged for their good deeds. People who benefit others before themselves show that they care more…

The movie Whiplash directed by Damien Chazelle is a heart-rending story about a young drummer and his endeavour to become one of the great Jazz drummers. The grind and determination of the story's nature instills itself well to the exploration of the forces behind motivation and how it influences human actions. Throughout the movie, Andrew has to sacrifice smaller, more basic needs in order to reach the level of drumming demanded by his conductor, Fletcher. Starting off slow with physical needs,…

complex rhythms were a bit overwhelming as a fourteen-year-old. That all changed with the helping hands of Ryan Haack. He showed me that while it was important to get better as a drummer, having fun and making memories was the most important thing to take away from high school. Ryan Haack was my role model as a drummer, a college student, and as a person. Ryan was one of the first person I was introduced to in high school. Everyone remembers being a freshman and trying not to do anything…

record deal, Epstein came through with an audition with George Martin at Parlophone records. He was impressed by their sound, so he decided to take them in. George was a fan of all except Pete Best. No drummer on the band they hand to find one as soon as possible. The name was Ringo Starr, a drummer who left his band “Rory and the Hurricanes” to join The Beatles The reason why the rose to fame wasn’t only because of their music, it was how they rocked their style. Their suits and the hair, made…

Hey, that's right it's me, the best in the business. No need to get star struck, I promise.(pause for laughter) I may be the best drummer, from the best band, with the best set, but I hope you can handle the radical emanating off this stage. (Shrug) Oh right, for those of you who don't know, my name's (point to self) Tommy Lee. The famous drummer of Motley Crüe, one of the best bands of this decade. You probably are just here for the autographs at the end, but you're going to sit through this…

than the heart of one of the greatest bands of all time. He is a lifetime musician, a role model for generations of musicians and a true lover of his profession. Ringo Starr, musician, songwriter, singer, and actor; who gained global fame as the drummer for the Beatles, has changed the music industry in an unfathomable amount of ways. Starr was appointed a Knight Bachelor in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to music. He was knighted in an ordination ceremony at Buckingham Palace by Prince…

Within a few months, the group added bassist Leon Wilkeson and keyboardist Billy Powell, and changed their name to Lynyrd Skynyrd, a mocking tribute to their gym teacher Leonard Skinner, who was notorious for punishing students with long hair. With drummer Bob Burns, Lynyrd Skynyrd began playing throughout the South. For the first few years, the group had little success, but producer Al Kooper signed the band to MCA after seeing them play at an Atlanta club called Funocchio's in 1972. Kooper…

Frackenpohl, and the second combo of the night was an octet directed by Robert Dickson. The members constituting the first combo were bassist David Schroeder, drummer Zach Benator, guitarist Bob Tarkington, tenor saxophonist Chris Suarez, and vocalist Oriana Wisdom. The members of the second combo were bassist David Schroeder (once again), drummer Jordan Holiman, guitarists Daniel Melton and Alex Hassell, and alto saxophonists Stephen May and Rodney Allen. In addition, the second combo also…

(various electronic devices/sound manipulation) and Paul Quattrone (drums). The band also shared membership with the similar, defunct group Out Hud (including Tyler Pope, who has played with LCD Soundsystem and written music for Cake).[9] Vocalist and drummer John Pugh officially left the band in July 2007 to concentrate on his new band Free Blood.[10] Shannon Funchess stood in for Pugh during much of their 2007…

my experience as a leader i have gained knowledge of what it takes to be a leader and be the foundation that holds a team together. Playing in an Advanced Jazz Ensemble opportunity to take control and be responsible for the whole band. I was the Drummer in the band and the music director assigned the leader of the rhythm section.…