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Jeff Anthony (Sheryl Crow)
Jeff Anthony lays down grooves that satisfy the most demanding producers. He's been the beat behind producer/writer/guitarist Jeff Trott, who was co-writer and producer on many of Sheryl Crow's chart-topping hits, including "If It Makes You Happy", "Everyday is a Winding Road" and "A Change Would Do You Good".
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, KitCore Deluxe
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| John Bishop (Mark Murphy, Ernie Watts)
John Bishop has played with jazz greats such as Bobby McFerrin; Slide Hampton; Benny Golson; George Cables; Kenny Werner; Eddie Daniels; Joanne Brackeen; Carla Bley; Steve Swallow; Kenny Rankin; and countless others. Bishop has appeared on over 60 albums and projects, including sessions with Rudy Van Gelder, Ernie Watts, Ralph Towner and Teo Macero.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, KitCore, KitCore Deluxe
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Terry Bozzio (Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa)
From the 80's progressive pop of Missing Persons to the technically "over the top" music of UK and Frank Zappa to Terry's Grammy-winning work with Jeff Beck—his playing has inspired some truly great compositions and instrumental performances. He can take things from four-on-the-floor pop to smoking double-kick grooves. He will fly into blinding double-stroke fills only to chill with a delicate, melodic part that's perfect for film soundtracks. TerryPack I shows a player that's a hybrid of punk enthusiasm and incredible chops that showcases custom-made China cymbals and custom-made melodic toms.
Included in: TerryPack I, DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, KitCore, KitCore Deluxe
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Tony Braunagel (Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal)
Tony Braunagel provides stellar rootsy beats for rock, blues and country artists. As the drummer behind Lightnin' Hopkins; John Lee Hooker; Charles Brown; B.B. King; Otis Rush; Etta James; Buddy Guy; Koko Taylor; and Jimmie Reed, he can take you from the Delta to Chicago. You can hear his tasty tone and understated playing on Bonnie Raitt's huge "Nick of Time" album and subsequent "Luck of the Draw" recording.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, and KitCore Deluxe
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Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam)
Matt Cameron's playing is a great representation of the adventure that is Seattle's music scene. Though associated with grunge through his success with Soundgarden and Pearl Jam, his playing is way more multi-dimensional than that style. He has also provided the groove behind bands like Jack Endino's Skin Yard, Temple of the Dog, the garage-tinged Wellwater Conspiracy and the jazz-influenced Tone Dogs. Matt has even done sessions with the Smashing Pumpkins and Our Lady Peace. Grunge? Yeah, sure. But he's just as into prog rock, dancehall, jazz and experimental electronic styles.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, CameronPack I DrummerPack for DrumCore, Matt Cameron KitPack Download, and RockKit Pack
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Luis Conte (Madonna, Shakira)
Luis Conte's genius stems from his ability to integrate the powerful rhythms of his native Cuba with the necessities of American pop music. His long and varied career has included numerous Hollywood film scores and mega-successful albums with Madonna, Ray Charles, Phil Collins, Santana, Shakira, Jackson Browne, Sergio Mendes, Cachao and a multitude of other artists.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, LuisPack I DrummerPack for DrumCore, LuisPack II DrummerPack for DrumCore, KitCore Deluxe, Luis Conte KitPack I, and Luis Conte KitPack II
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| Ned Douglas (Dave Stewart, Simply Red)
Ned is an accomplished master of drum programming. He has worked with Andy Wright on the Simply Red album "Life," and has formed an enduring working relationship with Dave Stewart. This has resulted in working with Marianne Faithfull, Gwen Stefani, Mudbone and on the new film version of Alfie. Recent projects also included programming with Al Stone for Hooverphonic and Eagle Eye Cherry.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, and KitCore Deluxe, and Ned Douglas & DJ SyzeUp KitPack
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Sly Dunbar (Bob Marley, Black Uhuru)
This is the real deal in reggae drumming. As half of "Sly & Robbie," reggae's premier rhythm section, Sly Dunbar has appeared on records by legends such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Black Uhuru and Burning Spear. He has also played with non-reggae artists such as Grace Jones, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, and Herbie Hancock. His latest work is in the classic "Dub" style.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, SlyPack DrummerPack for DrumCore, KitCore Deluxe, and Sly Dunbar KitPack Download
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Gregg Keplinger (Herb Ellis, Carter Jefferson)
Gregg is known around Seattle as a versatile local drummer who has played with a number of great artists. From vintage rock grooves with Canned Heat, Randy Hanson/Noel Redding to R&B with Big Mama Thornton to jazz with Herb Ellis, Carter Jefferson and European jazz saxophonist Leszek Zadlo. He is just as known for getting great drum tones and has helped players like Matt Cameron explore new sounds and even has his own copmany making custom snares.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, and Gregg Keplinger Jazz KitPack
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Stephen Perkins (Janes Addiction, Porno for Pyros)
Stephen started playing drums at 8 years old. At 13, he bought his first pro drum kit and started lessons with Jim Engle and Joel Gallant. In 1983 he started Dizaster with his friend Dave Navarro and in '86 joined Jane's Addiction (which Dave also joined 2 weeks later). When the first Jane's album came out in 1987 it helped to define a fresh, alternative LA sound. Stephen's powerful, hybrid grooves mixed funk, punk, metal and ethnic ingredients into a tasty flavor as diverse in influences as LA itself and filled with punk energy. His innovative playing also propelled other great bands that include Porno for Pyros, Banyan and The Panic Channel. Perkins even joined fellow LA drummer Tommy Lee for one of Lee's "Methods of Mayhem" tours.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, PerkinsPack I DrummerPack Download, and Stephen Perkins KitPack
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Michael Shrieve (Santana)
"Some drummers only have chops, but ... Michael is like a box of crayons; he has all the colors." – Carlos Santana
As the original drummer for Santana, Michael played on their first eight albums and helped define their distinctive fusion of Latin and rock. His recording credits include work with Mick Jagger; The Rolling Stones; Pete Townshend; Steve Winwood; Police guitarist Andy Summers; film composer Mark Isham; John Mclaughlin; Freddie Hubbard; Jaco Pastorius; Wayne Horvitz; Bill Frisell; Zakir Hussain and Airto Moriera.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, KitCore Deluxe, and Michael Shrieve KitPack
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Ben Smith (Heart)
Ben has performed and/or recorded with Heart; Ann and Nancy Wilson; Buddahead (for producer Don Gilmore of Linkin Park and Sugar Ray fame); Taj Mahal; Lovemongers; Deniece Williams; Peter Frampton; P.F. Sloan (legendary writer of "Eve of Destruction" and "Secret Agent Man"); Cornelius Bumpus; Sugar Pie de Santos; jazz artists Nancy Wilson, Ernestine Anderson; Mark Egan (Pat Metheny); Randy Brecker (Brecker Brothers); and Phoebe Snow. He also performed in the Cameron Crowe film Vanilla Sky, and worked with noted guitarist Bill Frisell on the film Around the Fire.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, KitCore Deluxe, and Ben Smith KitPack
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Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver)
Matt Sorum is the consummate rock journeyman, having played with the Cult and Guns N' Roses, who chalked-up $30 million in record sales and two Grammy and MTV award nominations with Matt at the drums. These days Matt is the slammin' beat behind the hard rock supergroup "Velvet Revolver."
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, MattPack DrummerPack, KitCore Deluxe, and Matt Sorum KitPack
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DJ Syze-up (UltraNaté) DJ Syze-up has co-written with artists such as Ultranate and Jeff Beck. He has been involved in a wide-range of remix projects for Jamiroquai, Aretha Franklin, and has a critically-acclaimed remix of Jeff Beck's Grammy-winning track "Dirty Mind." He has also enjoyed chart success with S.I.A.'s "Taken For Granted."
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, and KitCore Deluxe, and Ned Douglas & DJ SyzeUp KitPack
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John Tempesta (Rob Zombie, Exodus, Testament, Black Label Society, Tony Iommi, Helmet, Scum of The Earth, the Cult)
Sure, he can deliver the double-kicking fire, but he also has a great feel for the changes and nuance that make a great drum track. Not just a flash player, John puts thought into his drumming as well as sweat and blood. He has played with Rob Zombie, Exodus, Testament, Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society, Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath guitarist), Helmet, Scum of The Earth and is now the drummer for the Cult.
Previous band mates haven't been shy raving about John's percussive power. Testament's Eric Peterson said "John is definitely one of the best drummers in the country. He has the power of John Bonham, the finesse of Carter Beauford, and the aggression of Dave Lombardo. As a drummer, John really has it all." Former White Zombie bassist Sean Yseult said "John was the best." The votes are cast. This guy can ROCK!
John's attitude is reflected when he says "I've been able to record and tour with so many people I've always admired. I'm very fortunate, and there are so many great players out there, so I've been very lucky and blessed. If you believe in what you do, anything can happen..."
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, TempestaPack I DrummerPack, and RocKit Pack
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Alan White (John Lennon, Yes)
Not many drummers can span everything from the accessible, solid, pop sounds of John Lennon to the mixed time signatures, frenetic tempo variations and dynamic overtures of Yes. But Alan White's playing has consistently shown his yoga-like, stylistic flexibility while keeping a creative edge, regardless of genre. He played with Lennon on his successful "Imagine" album, with George Harrison on "All Things Must Pass," and has been the driving heartbeat of Yes since 1972. Alan also conducts numerous drum clinics around the world to encourage and teach other drummers.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, AlanPack DrummerPack, KitCore Deluxe, and Alan White KitPack
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Lonnie Wilson (Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts)
Lonnie Wilson has won the Academy of Country Music's "Drummer of the Year" award twice and Music Row Magazine's "Top Studio Drummer" award four times. He has played on countless hits with artists that include Brooks and Dunn, Faith Hill, George Jones, Martina McBride, Rascal Flats, Randy Travis and Waylon Jennings; and he's played on 19 number one singles for Tim McGraw alone! As a songwriter, he has written for Rascal Flatts, Brooks and Dunn, Joe Diffie and Andy Griggs.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, LonniePack DrummerPack, KitCore Deluxe and Lonnie Wilson KitPack
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Zoro (Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown)
From the classic '60s-'70s rock he played with Lenny Kravitz to the old-school, R&B-meets-hip-hop beats from the Bobby Brown days, Zoro has always delivered the groove with maximum soul. Zoro wrote the popular "Commandments of R&B Drumming: A Comprehensive Guide to Soul, Funk & Hip-Hop" instructional DVD series and the beats you find in DrumCore reach all the way back to funk's New Orleans roots.
Included in: DrumCore, DrumCore Deluxe, Zoro DrummerPack, KitCore Deluxe and Zoro KitPack
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