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Pete Drummond
Background information
BornAustralia
Genres Jazz fusion, progressive rock
Occupation(s) Drummer, composer
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1994-current
Website petedrummond.com.au

Pete Drummond is an Australian session drummer, composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and educator who has developed a digital platform for drum lessons. [1] Since 2006, Drummond has been associated with New Zealand band Dragon. [1] He is known for his soundtrack work on The Killing Season (ABC), Living Universe (feature film); Search For Second Earth (ABC/BBC), and for his live solo performances alongside Virgil Donati, Thomas Lang, Mike Mangini, Dave Weckl, and many others. [1] [2] [3]

Thomas Lang stated in Modern Drummer Magazine: “Pete Drummond is an amazing Australian drummer”. [2]

Early life

Drummond began drumming at three years of age. He started his formal training two years later with his mentor Jess Zappia. [4] He later continued on his own, learning from recordings, instructional books, and videos. [5]

Career

Bands career

Drummond joined Dragon in 2006 when the band reformed after a nine-year hiatus. [6] [7] In 2008, he was enlisted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. [8] [9] He plays drums, keyboards and sings in the live shows with Dragon. [10] He had previously performed with The Bushwackers, Joan Rivers (US Comedian), The Temptations, Jeremy Barnes (The World's Fastest Guitarist), Ricki Lee, Shannon Noll and Thirsty Merc. [2] [4]

Career as a composer and songwriting

Drummond has worked as a composer and producer. [11] ‘Not the Question’ (2002) was his debut album as arranger, mixer and producer. [5] A few programs which feature Pete's music are ‘Crude: The Incredible Journey of Oil’, ‘Holy Switch’, ‘Ten Bucks a Litre’, ‘Inside The Inferno’, ‘Life On Us’, ‘Australia: A Time Traveler’s Guide’, ‘A Traveler’s Guide to the Planets’, and ABC's ‘ The Killing Season’. [12]

Solo performer

In 2003, Drummond appeared at Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend. [13] In 2012, he performed on Shannon Noll's ‘Switch Me On’. He played on the ARIA award-winning album ‘Homefires’ by Dead Ringer Band, ABC TV, NRL, and Channel 10. He has also released multiple international DVDs as a cover artist. [2]

Drummond's solo album ‘Identity Crisis’ was launched in 2006. It contains eight original tracks of Jazz and Fusion, featuring Bill Risby, Jeremy Barnes, James Muller, Steve Weingart, and others. [14] [15]

In 2015 he played on Lee Kernaghan’s number one Australian album ‘ Spirit of the Anzacs’. [16]

In 2018 Drummond was featured in Australia's drumming publication Drumscene Magazine. [4]

Discography

  • Lee Kernaghan – Beautiful Noise (2012) [17] [18]
  • Adam Brand – My Side of the Street (2014) [19]
  • Lee Kernaghan – Spirit of the Anzacs (2015) [16]
  • Dead Ringer Band – Homefires (1995) [14]
  • Dragon – Roses (2014) [20]
  • Pete Drummond – Identity Crisis (2006) [21]

Awards

  • 1996 – Session Drummer on ARIA award-winning Homefires album [2]
  • 2011 – Legacy Award for Dragon [22]
  • 2011 – Vodafone Music Awards in New Zealand [22]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Pete Drummond - Discography & Songs - Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Pete Drummond - Hudson Music". hudsonmusic.com. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  3. ^ "Pete Drummond - Drum Solo Artist". www.drumsoloartist.com. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  4. ^ a b c "Pete Drummond - DRUMscene Magazine. Australia's #1 Drum Magazine". mail.drumtek.com.au. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Pete Drummond". www.patdrummond.net. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  6. ^ "Are you old enough to be a fan of Dragon?". www.northernstar.com.au. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  7. ^ "pete drummond's chop shop - MusicSA". www.musicsa.com.au. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  8. ^ "Album reviews: Paul Kelly; Dragon and Pete Drummond; Jenn Grant". www.theaustralian.com.au. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  9. ^ "Dragon - Person - AudioCulture". www.audioculture.co.nz. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  10. ^ "Dragon touring chartoppers to Shoal Bay Country Club". www.portstephensexaminer.com.au. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  11. ^ "Pete Drummond - IMDb". Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  12. ^ "ABC Music publishing - Pete Drummond". www.abcmusicpublishing.com.au. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  13. ^ "The Ultimate Drummers Weekend 11 - Hudson Music". hudsonmusic.com. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  14. ^ a b "Dead Ringer Band - Home Fires (CD, Album) - Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  15. ^ "Pete Drummond - Identity Crisis - CD Baby Music Store". store.cdbaby.com. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  16. ^ a b "Lee Kernaghan - Spirit Of The Anzacs (CD, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition) - Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  17. ^ "Pete Drummond - Credits - AllMusic". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  18. ^ "Lee Kernaghan - Beautiful Noise: CD, Album For Sale - Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  19. ^ "Adam Brand - My Side Of The Street (CD, Album) - Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  20. ^ "Dragon still rocking with new album - Roses". hushhushbiz.com. Retrieved 23 February 2019.
  21. ^ "Pete Drummond - Identity Crisis (CD, Album, Stereo) - Discogs". www.discogs.com. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  22. ^ a b "Pete Drummond Photos Photos - 2011 Vodafone Music Awards - Show - Zimbio". www.zimbio.com. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
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