Beginning in the mid '80s, Aronoff served as a session drummer for countless renowned artists, as he played on albums by Bob Dylan, Jon Bon Jovi, Bob Seger, Belinda Carlisle, Indigo Girls, Meat Loaf, Lisa Germano, Melissa Etheridge, Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alice Cooper, Travis Tritt, and Willie Nelson, among countless others. . 11747 Vose Street For decades now, Kenny Aronoff has been one of rock's most in-demand drummers. Drummers of all ages, levels, and styles are invited to join Lang and other special guest instructors, including Chris Coleman (Stevie Wonder), Matt . Kenny Aronoff: my best and worst gigs ever. Hey there, Modern Drummer readers, Jayson Brinkworth here again from Canada. I started back . (Sadly, the days of session musicians jamming in the same room with bands are increasingly rare in the scaled-back music industry.) For all of the shows of various kinds during that 10-week period, I had to learn over 200 songs. In this episode, Mike and Mike discuss their thoughts on when and why to play drum fills. I'm the employee. ", But even then, his determination wasn't enough for Mellencamp. So, who better to assemble a drum list?! Our success was a matter of a million things, but of course Kennys dedication to workwhich I dont think anyone could ever slight in any fashionwas a big factor. You never know when the phone's not gonna ring. Drumerica, the National Contest For Young Drummers, has announced the names of the 18 finalists in this years competition. Is Kenny Aronoff the hardest-working man in show business? Homes - Celebrity - Entertainment - Musicians Links: en.wikipedia.org By: tlp333 Advertisement Celebrity Homes Mailing List Comments Policies Your Name Comment Gajate-Garcia is the author of four instructional books, a faculty instructor at , Photo by Eric Demme Hurts So Good, like many other songs played on the radio today, sounds technically basic and very simple. As a member of John Mellencamp's band from the early '80s through the mid-'90s, drummer Kenny Aronoff's swift, inventive playing style drove a string of radio-friendly hits such as Jack And Diane, Pink Houses, Hurts So Good and Crumblin' Down to the top of the charts. Apart from a brief stint in hard rock outfit Cinderella, Kenny Aronoff is best-known as a session drummer. MD asked some of the best hired guns in the business to comment on their current role and gear requirements in the . Bath With a style of playing that combines power and finesse, his unique and versatile sound has been instrumental on over 60 Grammy-nominated or awarded recordings representing over 300 million in sales, with more than 1300 that were RIAA certified Gold, Platinum or Diamond. I didnt know what was going on at first I thought somebody stuck a knife in me or something. He has played in backing bands for singers such as John Mellencamp and John Fogerty, plus session work on many albums and TV shows. On The Beat with Jacobi Gunter: Doing What I Love To Do! King, Rod Stewart, and John Fogerty. Of the two albums that Kenny recorded with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi, 2000s Iommi featured Smashing Pumpkins mainman Billy Corgan, with Kenny sharing studio space with ex-Deep Purple member Glenn Hughes on 2005s Fused. Drumerica Website Goes Live With Free, Downloadable, Official Play-Along Tracks From Groove Essentials And DrumFun, Drumerica Contest Adds Additional Sponsors And Celebrity Judges, Thomas Lang Announces Big Drum Bonanza 2014, Kenny Aronoff Offers Free Lesson on Functional Practicing, Phil Rudd: The Very Definition of Rock Drumming, Web Exclusive Interview: Jon Wysocki of Staind, Jason Bittner: What Drives The Beat Clinic Tour Diary, Episode 86: Live From My Drum Room Remembering Charlie Watts Part 2, Episode 87: 2017 Readers Poll Winners, Practicing Transcriptions, Evans UV1 Drumheads, and More, Episode 78: Drum Fills, Kenny Aronoff, Noble & Cooley Snares, and More. BA1 1UA. I have been playing drums most of my life thanks to my musician father and have been exposed to great rock music since I was little. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Hes an enthusiastic guitarist, but hes nowhere near the likes of the people he interviews. Its my dick! Kenneth D. Aronoff (born 7 March 1953) is an American drummer originally from Massachusetts. It went right into my dick. From the start, he could tell he'd met a bunch of guys whose desire to have fun making music transcended their need for outside validation. My name is Anna Mylee and I was born in Belgium in 1991. "Being in an orchestra, you're one of 60 to 90 people," he confirms. The group, which hails from Springfield, Massachusetts, also includes lead singer/guitarist Aaron Lewis, lead guitarist Mike Mushok, and bassist/vocalist Johnny April. [4][5] He developed an interest in music at an early age and gravitated to the drums as "drumming was one hundred percent energy. Kenny Aronoff has been covered quite thoroughly in his many past Modern Drummer feature interviews. I love this life we live as modern drummers! His hard-hitting, high-energy reputation precedes him, but being classically trained Kenny Aronoff is nothing if not amazingly versatile. Over 300 million records sold worldwide feature his work1,300 of which are certified gold, platinum or diamond records. My job is to listen, learn, lead. AWARDS: #1 Studio Drummer Modern Drummer Magazine (5X) / #1 Studio Drummer DRUM! On The Cover Kenny Aronoff This is one of lifes simple truths: The more you learn, the more you realize how much more you have to learn. [10], Kenny Aronoff has played drums for John Fogerty live and on records since 1996. Damien Fahey has a dilemma: These days hes having a difficult time finding the time to play his drums. Man, what a feeling.". His first recording experience was in the eighth grade, in Aronoffs home studio. JP Gaster of Clutch Talks Gear and More, On the Beat With Anna Mylee: Crossing the World With Drumming Passion, News: Rich Redmonds Drummers Weekend Comes to Los Angeles on April 8 to 10, News: Kenny Aronoff Performance and Master Class in Indianapolis, Thomas Lang Announces Big Drum Bonanza 2015, News: Vics Drum Shop Wins 2014 Outstanding Retailer Award From Vic Firth Company, News: Stephen Perkins, Matt Starr, and Steven Adler Among the Participants in Third-Annual Rock Against MS??? Within weeks my life had completely changed, and I was suddenly getting showered with the , Kenny Aronoff is one of the worlds busiest session and touring drummers, working with a hugely impressive list of major artists including John Fogerty, Smashing Pumpkins, Melissa Etheridge, Rod Stewart, Avril Lavigne, Willie Nelson, and the gig he first came to most drummers attention on, John Mellencamp, Hey, Modern Drummer heads! Part 2 of John DeChristophers series Remembering Charlie Watts. "I've always been very positive, no matter how negative situations can be," he promises. in benefit for his good friend and guitar tech Ruben Velasco. 1/13/2023 TAMA announced that it is proud to release the 'Kenny, UNCOMMON STUDIOS LA My drum tech rushed over to see what was going on. Upon graduating from Indiana University in 1976, Aronoff was offered spots playing timpani with several different orchestras throughout the world, but turned down the offers to relocate back north - studying and playing (mostly fusion-jazz) in both Boston and New York. Years active. 11747 Vose Street Should Behringer release the Behremin, its $99 Theremin interpretation, or should it keep its hands off? But we were unbowed. The rock-fueled concert will help raise funding for notable publicist Nancy B. Sayle, as well as for the new foundation benefiting those living with MS. Presented by the MD team and produced by Thom Mozlooms crew at M Network, we were able to unleash one . It would be convenient to suggest that when Aronoff isn't getting paid to stay focused, he lets his hair down, but the 62-year-old firebrand's nearly as recognizable for his chromed dome and sunglasses as the platinum albums he's helped buoy. 2, Come Together: America Salutes the Beatles, The Best of Johnny Clegg & Savuka: In My African Dream, Burning for Buddy: A Tribute to the Music of Buddy Rich, Bob Dylan: The 30th Anniversary Concert Celebration, Footloose [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack], The Great Canadian Soundtrack: Pop Anthems, Take It or Leave It: A Tribute to the Queens of Noise - The Runaways, 100 Greatest Country (The Best Hits from Nashville and Beyond), 100 Greatest 00s (The Best Songs from the Decade), John Bonham Remembered By Renowned Rock Drummers, Mike Garson Shares Stories of His Time With David Bowie, Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails and More, Member of Attributed Artist, Drums, Bongos, Member of Attributed Artist, Drums, Group Member, Hammer Dulcimer, Vibraphone, Drums, Congas, Tambourine, Percussion, Vocals (Background), Main Personnel, Drums, Percussion, Vocals (Background), Vibraphone, Guest Artist, Drums, Percussion, Clapping, Hammer Dulcimer, Vibraphone, Drums, Vocals (Background), Main Personnel, Vibraphone, Drums, Percussion, Loops, Loop, Main Personnel, Vibraphone, Drums, Percussion, Main Personnel, Vibraphone, Drums, Congas, Bongos, Claves, Djembe, Guiro, Maracas, Rainstick, Shaker, Tambourine, Drums (African), African Drums, Metal Percussion, Guest Artist, Lap Steel Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Drums, Percussion, Guest Artist, Drums, Percussion, Drums (African), Percussion (African), Main Personnel, Vibraphone, Drums, Percussion, Vocals (Background), Main Personnel, Dulcimer, Hammer Dulcimer, Vibraphone, Drums, Congas, Tambourine, Vocals (Background), Band, Main Personnel, Vocals, Vibraphone, Drums, Tambourine, Vocals (Background), Bowed Vibes, Group Member. Besides backing other artists on record, Aronoff has also performed and/or toured alongside others besides Mellencamp, including Willie Nelson, Melissa Etheridge, Bob Seger, John Fogerty, Richie Sambora, Smashing Pumpkins, and Joe Cocker. He has played in backing bands for singers such as John Mellencamp and John Fogerty, plus session work on many albums and TV shows. [11], Aronoff was Associate Professor of Percussion at Indiana University from 19931997. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Rock drummer Kenny Aronoff will be teaching a free online lesson on Functional Practicing at Drumeo.com on Friday, August 2, 2013, starting at 1 pm PDT. The third-annual Rock Against MS returns to the Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood with yet another amazing all-star lineup. With all of the samplers, prerecorded loops, and programmers in the studio, how much of what we hear today from a drummer is actual acoustic drums or electronics? The drums are featured in the middle and I used my orchestral training. They didnt knew the show was so big back then. In 1996, Aronoff recorded with Bob Seger and then Melissa Etheridge. OK, we got a problem. Performed with fusion band Stream, winter 1979; recorded and toured with John Mellencamp Band 1980-1996; played as session drummer 1981-1997; toured with various bands 1987-1997; offered drum clinics and private drum lessons, 1970s-1990s. But these are great for the kid who is going, 'I've never heard of Mike Clark.' What surprised me was, they had no idea what was going to happen after they played Ed Sullivan. He was a self-taught drummer who at the young age of 16 decided to learn how to play timpani, mallets, and legit snare drum. But if you listen carefully, there are many creative subtleties in the music. "[6][7][8] He studied classical music in college both at the University of Massachusetts and Indiana University where he graduated in 1976. on Letterman, Neils surprise appearance at the KoSA Drum Camp, and the new Taking Center Stage DVD. "I hold no grudges and I move forward. Kenny Aronoff is one of the world's most influential and in-demand drummers and percussionists. Apart from a brief stint in hard rock outfit Cinderella, Kenny Aronoff is best-known as a session drummer. It was magic." The book takes us from his early years when, like many other kids, Kenny joined his first band, The Alley Cats, in Massachusetts at age eleven after seeing the BEATLES on the Ed Sullivan Show. Kenny Aronoff, pictured, who grew up in Stockbridge and graduated from Monument Mountain Regional High School, says Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was a huge influence. During the show itself, I thought back to being that 10-year-old kid, but only for a minute or so I had to keep focused on the gig. Thank you for your recordings, concerts, clinics, shows, books, videos, articles, and everything else that , The Modern Drummer LEGENDS books are a rare opportunity for a drummer to talk about and examine his entire drumming career. Modern Drummer is saddened to learn of the passing of Lennie Di Muzio, longtime artist relations manager for the Avedis Zildjian company. * This article is part of The Code, an editorial partnership between Esquire and Ford F-150. In a Web-exclusive addendum to MDs December 2011 cover story, we continue our conversation with Rushs Neil Peart, discussing, among other topics, drum solo week??? It broke at the end, so the part Im holding is sharp, and the other part went How do I say this? Its clich. And he said, No, no, tell me. So I told him: Youre the reason why I play drums. Its more difficult than it sounds, you have to swing the way Fred Astaire danced!, For three weeks before the session I was recording in Nashville, LA and Montreal, [playing] country and heavy rock with Cinderella. In recent years, Kenny has played major tours with The Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Seger, Melissa Etheridge, John Fogerty and Joe Cocker as well as many limited promotional dates for a wide variety of artists. Rocking stages and changing lives around the world to the beat of a different drummer. LOS ANGELES, CA. I put a click in my ear and ran over the songs and all the difficult areas, and I made sure that I was playing everything perfectly, in the exact tempo that wed discussed in rehearsal. First time writing in on the MD blog, but Im a life long reader: Ive been getting MD in the mail since the December 1980 Buddy Revisited issue! Here is another simple truth: Kenny Aronoff understands this better than almost anybody. The singer-songwriter died Sunday at 52. Sympathy for the Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters, is a fun read, even if youre not familiar with the authors provenance in the colorful literary universe of sex, drugs, and rock n roll publishing. Armand Zildjian starts a lot of his sentences the same way: Ive got a cymbal that . "And it was one of the most fun, exciting records I've ever done. I use Liquid Death Mountain Waterin my a**hole. 27 Apr 2023 03:40:37 [3] Although probably best known as a member of John Mellencamp's backing band, drummer Kenny Aronoff is one of rock's most in-demand session players, having played with some of the genre's biggest names. "But what people don't realize is what it took to do it. Legendary Drummer Kenny Aronoff, who has played with Ringo Starr, Bruno Mars, Kid Rock, Dave Grohl, John Mellencamp and more, sits down with Nikki and Jenn t. AboutPressCopyrightContact. He was also a major player in getting the band Journey off the ground, and over the years hes worked with Brian Eno, Jefferson Airplane, . But while the band's All-American frontman had to be mindful of tabloid scrutiny, Aronoff could indulge the time-honored perks of the trade without so much as a prying eye. Here he chooses the six records that most defined his career (and his versatility), telling Rhythm Magazine why they matter along the way. Surprisingly, his skills are more suited to the drums. He tapped me on the shoulder and said, Hi, Kenny, Bob Dylan and shook my hand. When I was around six years old, I was pounding away Wipe Out on the headrest when she decided then and there to rush me into drum lessons. Modern Drummer was saddened to hear of the passing of Vic Firth. Voted one of the top 100 drummers of all time by Rolling Stone, I have no doubt that you have heard the drumming of Kenny Aronoff. Kenny Aronoff is one of the most influential and in demand drummers and percussionists in the world. "This is the TV special, The Beatles 50 Anniversary. BA1 1UA. ", Keith P Mccarthy from Southern California. But by the age of 16, Aronoff began to seriously study classical music, as he picked up a thing or two from members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, before studying at the University of Massachusetts and at Indiana University (where he was awarded a 'Performer's Certificate'). Kenny spent one year studying drum set with Alan Dawson in Boston and Gary Chester in New York before moving back to Bloomington to start his own band, Streamwinner. ", Aronoff went back to proving himself with brutal practices until he earned his keep, a sort of philosophical trial during which he learned to ask himself what he views as the essential questions any drummer needs to answer: "How do you practice less is more? Magazine (3X) / #1 Pop/Mainstream Drummer Modern Drummer Magazine (5X) / #1 Studio/Session Drummer Rhythm Magazine / Top 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time Rolling Stone Magazine, EDUCATION: Alumnus of UMass and Indiana University / Associate Professor at Indiana University (4 Years) / Kenny Aronoff Percussion Scholarship at Indiana University (20 years), UNCOMMON STUDIOS LA Id never felt anything like this in my life. The latest and greatest news from the drumming industry. My stick broke and hit me right in the dick. He slapped me on the head and said, Sorry, dude, youre on your own. [Laughs], I finally got it together and shook it off. Its a key reason hes one of the most valued drummers that history has ever , Hello, everyone! Here you can explore both public and Modern Drummer exclusive content related to Kenny Aronoff. "I earned it the hard way," he recalls of finding his niche in the band. Modern Drummer Publisher and CEO David Frangioni along side Editor-At-Large Billy Amendola talk with world renowned Drummer Kenny Aronoff About his performance at the Modern Drummer 2020 festival featuring a tribute to Neil . Were already well into the new year, and I always like to take the opportunity around this time to thank readers, drum industry members, and everyone else who has supported Modern Drummer over the past forty-one years. Unfortunately, his body left us thirty years ago this month, but his soul remains. So I turned the click way down and the main guitars up, and played to that it sounded amazing., My point is that when youre overdubbing to finished tracks its not enough just to play steadily with the click. Those two events made me say, I wanna be in The Beatles!, "So how does a 10-year-old kid in New England, in a town of 3,000 people, get in The Beatles? An incredible experience. Youre the reason why I got in a band. Later in life Di Muzio worked for Sabian Ltd., which, on its Facebook page, described Di Muzio as a one-of-a-kind and a true legend who helped shape the . Vics Drum Shop in Chicago has been selected to receive the 2014 Outstanding Retailer Award from Vic Firth. In 1998, he played the 36-date Smashing Pumpkins' An Evening with tour. It was actually the venerable Midwest alt-rock outfit The Bodeans who'd make the biggest impact on reigniting Aronoff's passion. How the longtime John Mellencamp drummer and session-man extraordinaire cemented his place in music history. The album, which was produced by Starr, was recorded in L.A. and mixed in England by Ringo and Bruce Sugar. Beginning in the mid '80s, Aronoff served as a session drummer for countless renowned artists, as he played on albums by Bob Dylan, Jon Bon Jovi, Bob Seger, Belinda Carlisle, Indigo Girls, Meat Loaf, Lisa Germano, Melissa Etheridge, Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alice Cooper, Travis Tritt, and Willie Nelson, among countless others. The award was presented to drum shops across America that achieved double-digit sales growth last year with more than $25,000 in annual sell-through of Vic Firth products. And when you do that, you win the Super Bowl. He continued his education in Boston, Massachusetts as a performance major at the renowned Berklee College of Music, studying with drummers such as Ed Uribe, Ian Froman, John Ramsay and Ron , Monday,November 1, 2021, on Def Leppard drummer Rick Allens 58th birthday, we are announcing a special upcoming auction called12 Drummers Drumming to benefit his Raven DrumFoundation. Subscribers to. Modern Drummer Legends Series Book Kenny Aronoff, Over 50 pages of extensive and in-depth interviews, 40+ pages of drum transcriptions with Kennys own analysis and details from the sessions, EXCLUSIVE recording of Kennys senior percussion recital performing Violin Concerto on Marimba, It is time to announce the winners of the 2022 Modern Drummer Readers Poll. And one that was very strange.". England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Drummers are weird people. Although Mellencamp had released several albums during the late '70s, it was shortly after Aronoff's arrival into the band that Mellencamp's career took off, as he focused more on a roots-rock direction/sound. Id like to thank the folks at Modern Drummer for inviting me to share a little bit of history and a few of the upcoming events going on with Ryan Star. I arrive thinking, why am I doing this? "The band's selling out Madison Square Garden multiple nights, and we had chicks throwing underwear and bras at us, and it was hard not to feel excitement from that," he confides of Mellencamp's mid-'80s heyday. He has played in backing bands for singers such as John Mellencamp and John Fogerty, plus session work on many albums and TV shows. The era known as the 80s, roughly the period between the dawn of punk and rap in the late 70s and the rise of indie rock and hair metal in the middle of the next decade, was a time of great change in pop culture. This edition features updates on Chad Sexton, John Tempesta, Jon Wysocki, Will Hunt, Brian Young and more. I'm in the rhythm section honoring The Beatles and celebrating the night they played the Ed Sullivan Show. Last year I had a video on YouTube titled This Drummer Is At The Wrong Gig.??? Waddy Wachtel, Bobby Keys, Kenny Aronoff, Kenny Aaronson, Bernard Fowler & Glen Carroll) As Good as It Gets (feat. ", But unfortunate circumstances often present opportunity. When they hear 'Actual Proof,' they'll flip. Michelle Branchs Everywhere was a big hit from the album. He studied and played with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, including world-renowned timpanist Vic Firth. Basically, whenever he started playing I would go to the drums and start jamming., Everybody would fall in and they would roll the tape. Adore era drummer Kenny Aronoff explaining what the hell up was with those glasses (and sharing some other adore era stories) youtu.be 76 27 comments Best Add a Comment Kajiya13 2 yr. ago I attended a drum clinic with him in Germany circa 2007. His enthusiasm is evident as he expounds on whatever it is that makes the cymbal special , This past May 5, the percussionist, educator, and author Richie Gajate-Garcia received an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois, in recognition of his contributions to the areas of the arts and music education. Then he says theres good news: Jeff Becks playing, and bad news: Jeff wants Terry Bozzio. The featured drummer is March 2017 Modern Drummer cover artist Kenny Aronoff. Buddy Rich would have been one hundred years old this September. Aronoff remained with Mellencamp for over 15 years, supplying the back beat on such hit albums as 1980's Nothin' Matters, 1982's American Fool, 1983's Uh-Huh, 1985's Scarecrow, 1987's Lonesome Jubilee, 1989's Big Daddy, 1991's Whenever We Wanted, 1993's Human Wheels, 1994's Dance Naked, and 1996's Mr. Four Things I Love About Kenny Aronoff's Drumming Ability Kenny Aronoff is one of the most influential and in demand drummers and percussionists in the world. The band were between drummers and I was asked to join, but I couldnt at that point.. Be sure to read the first two installments, about career .css-umdwtv{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:.0625rem;text-decoration-color:#FF3A30;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:background 0.4s;transition:background 0.4s;background:linear-gradient(#ffffff, #ffffff 50%, #d5dbe3 50%, #d5dbe3);-webkit-background-size:100% 200%;background-size:100% 200%;}.css-umdwtv:hover{color:#000000;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;-webkit-background-position:100% 100%;background-position:100% 100%;}NFL backup Ty Detmer and journeyman baseball reliever LaTroy Hawkins. For five consecutive years, the readers of Drummer Magazine have crowned Kenny Aronoff the #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and the #1 Studio Drummer for his unique and emulated style combining finesse and power. You cant hear it on the record, but its there. Kenny Aronoff is one of the world's most influential, in-demand drummers in rock and roll history. John Cougar, as the soon-to-be-megastar was then marketed, was an Indiana boy who'd been making some in-roads toward mainstream popularity with three LPs between 1976 and '79. They are: Rick Springfield is hosting a once in a lifetime benefit concert tagged Rock For Ruben??? Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Alan Dawson was an outstanding jazz drummer and a legendary teacher. North Hollywood, CA 91605, Copyright 2021 - 2023 | Kenny Aronoff | Site Designed by Kevin Makes Sense Media. On September 25, 2010, the thirtieth anniversary of the passing of John Bonham, Whitesnakes Brian Tichy assembled a cast of eighteen top-notch drummers at Hollywoods Key Club to pay tribute to the legendary Led Zeppelin drummer.
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