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RICH REDMOND

About Me


http://view.break.com/394051 - Watch more free videosRICH REDMOND is a top call recording drummer/percussionist based in Nashville and Los Angeles. His versatile, dynamic, musical and rock solid drumming is the sound behind many of today's top talents. The world's leading producers, artists and songwriters call Rich for his infectious energy, outgoing personality, and musical versatility. Rich can learn songs, record drums and overdub percussion in record time! A huge collection of drums and percussion is available for YOUR recording session! Rich has toured and/or recorded with LIT, JASON ALDEAN, BRYAN ADAMS, JOHN ANDERSON, STEVE AZAR, MIRANDA LAMBERT, SUSAN ASHTON, LEE BRICE, THE ROADHAMMERS, DOC WALKER, JIM BRICKMAN, CATHERINE BRITT, BRITTONJACK, BROLLE, DEANA CARTER, CRYSTAL SCHAWANDA, ANITA COCHRAN, AMY DALLEY, CROSSIN' DIXON, AMBER DOTSON, EARL THOMAS CONLEY, THE EVINRUDES, ANDI GRIGGS, JEDD HUGHES, JEWEL, BIG KENNY, LALAINE, STAN LYNCH, LILA McCANN, MALIBU STORM, MINDY McCREADY, ROBBIE NEVIL, RANDY OWEN, VAUGHAN PENN, MICHAEL PETERSON, THE POINTER SISTERS, ASHLEY RAY, RONNA REEVES, REGINA REGINA, TIM RUSHLOW, JO-EL SONNIER, SPARKELDRIVE, MARTY STUART, PAM TILLIS, MEL TILLIS, LANE TURNER, GENE WATSON, EMILY WEST, HANK WILLIAMS III, LUCY WOODWARD, ROBIN WELTY, STEVE ALLEN, PHYLLIS DILLER and many others. Rich has worked with producers like MICHAEL KNOX, JUSTIN NIEBANK, PETER COLEMAN, JIM REILLEY, ROBERT REYNOLDS, PETER COLLINS, SCOTT SHERROD, ALECIA HOFFMAN, DEREK O' BRIEN, JUDE COLE, RANDY SCRUGGS, NICK TREVISICK, JEFF BALDING, BEN FOWLER, KEITH FOLLESE, ROGER NICHOLS, ROGERS MASSON, CHAD IRSCHICK, TERRY McBRIDE, JOHN MCBRIDE, GARY NICHOLSON, PAM, TILLIS, MATT SPICHER, DAVID Z, JAMES ACHOR, DEAN SAMS and many others.Rich recorded all of the drums and percussion on JASON ALDEAN's (Broken Bow) debut record which is certified platinum, his gold certified sophomore release entitled "Relentless" and the brand new record entitled 'Wide Open'. So far, these records have yielded 7 top ten singles and 2 1 hits "Why", and "She's Country". The sound of Jason's records are being regarding as a unique new voice in the country landscape. Rich was part of this process since day one; playing countless showcases with Jason and recording all of his publishing demos for Warner Chappell Music. Jason was voted "Best Independent Artist" (Across ALL genres) by Billboard Magazine for 2007!!!From 2002-2004 Rich was a member of the band RUSHLOW (Lyric Street) whose top 10 hit, "I Can't Be Your Friend Anymore" is still a re-current favorite on country radio. Rich visited 14 countries while touring with the band, visited every radio station in the US (literally) and experienced all of the trappings of a popular touring act.Rich frequently records with the world's greatest songwriters like: Greg Barnhill, Keith and Adrienne Follese, Brian Davis, Arlis Albritton, Vicki McGehee, Brett Anderson, John Rich, Cliff Cody, Emily West, Justin Weaver, Chris Cavanaugh, Lindsey Grant, Jim Collins, Jennifer Day, Marv Green, Tom Douglas, Wendell Mobley, Danny Orton, Tim Nichols, Jason Scheff, Anthony Smith, Stephony Smith, Wade Kirby and MANY others. A complete list of these writers can be found at www.myspace.com/richredmond under his BLOGS archive.Rich has appeared on The Academy of Country Music Awards, The Country Music Awards, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Tonight Show With Conan O Brien, The Craig Ferguson Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America, The CMA Festival (on ABC), Fox and Friends, ESPN's Cold Pizza, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, The Bonnie Hunt Show, CMT's 'Cribs' and many others. Rich's grooves are also heard daily on mainstream and satellite radio networks.Rich attended the University of North Texas where he received a Master's Degree in Music Education and Percussion. While there, he also played drums in the world renowned 1:00 Lab Band under Neil Slater and played percussion in the 2:00 Lab Band under Jim Riggs. Rich performed with RANDY BRECKER, LOU MARINI, BOB MINTZER, ANDY LAVERNE, FRANK MANTOOTH, TONY CAMPISE, DENNIS DiBLASIO, and BOB BECKER while attending this world class school. This amazing 'classical' training, combined with Rich's 'street' experience make for a lethal combination in the studio. An intense knowledge of styles and knowing 'what is right for the song', as well as highly developed reading skills and extreme versatility on ALL of the percussion instruments make for a 'one stop shopping' experience for producers, artists, songwriters and bands.www.youtube.com/richredmond www.richredmond.com www.myspace.com/richredmond www.myspace.com/sessionrich1 www.myspace.com/111kingsentertainment www.myspace.com/newvoiceentertainment www.merchmonkey.com [email protected]

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 7/25/2007
Band Website: www.richredmond.com
Band Members: I record on a regular basis with (literally) the world's greatest songwriters, artists and session musicians as a drummer and percussionist! I also head up a world class session and showcase rhythm section called 'III KINGS'.....
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Influences: Everyone who has ever beaten, struck, scraped, or shaken a percussion instrument and all of the creative souls they have performed with...
Sounds Like: Everything from leaves rustling to a thunderstorm...
Record Label: I record for majors and indies alike...
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Rich Redmond June Updates!!!

Rich has been enjoying his 5th successful year of touring with country rocker JASON ALDEAN (www.jasonaldean.com, myspace.com/jasonaldean). "We have been enjoying several months of sell out shows nea...
Posted by on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

New Rich Redmond Interview!!!

Rich Redmond is featured in a 2 part 'Nashville Session Drummers Roundtable' interview in 'The Black Page' Drum Mag!!! Click on the link below to check out 'Part 1 '! www.theblackpage.net/download ...
Posted by on Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:39:00 GMT

NEW Rich Redmond Interview!!!

Rich Redmond is featured in a new interview at Country Music Online. Here's the link: http://www.countrymusiconline.net/richredmond.html... RICH REDMOND: Having So Much Fun..... It Should Be Il...
Posted by on Thu, 28 May 2009 14:39:00 GMT

Redmond on New Single! Drops Today!!!

JASON ALDEAN RELEASES "BIG GREEN TRACTOR"  FROM TOP SELLING THIRD ALBUM   Aldean Performs Next on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,   Fox & Friends and the CMT Music Awards  NASHVILLE, TN - May...
Posted by on Mon, 25 May 2009 21:58:00 GMT

TWITTER MANIA!!!!

You can now follow all my adventures from the studio to the stage and everything in between at:www.twitter.com/richredmondSee you there!!!!Rich
Posted by on Fri, 22 May 2009 23:49:00 GMT

TWITTER MANIA!!!!

You can now follow all my adventures from the studio to the stage and everything in between at:www.twitter.com/richredmondSee you there!!!!Rich
Posted by on Fri, 22 May 2009 23:48:00 GMT

Need a killer cut, color, style?

Looking for a killer cut, color, style...male or female? Call TRUE BLUE SALON in Nashville (615-329-4454) and request a booking with Cindy KaZa! She provides an amazing, artistic service and actually ...
Posted by on Thu, 14 May 2009 13:37:00 GMT

Rich featured at Sabian.com!!!

Rich is featured at Sabian.com!http://sabian.com/EN/newsevents/RichRedmond_DrumC linic.cfm
Posted by on Thu, 07 May 2009 22:56:00 GMT

NEWS!

Rich had a blast playing to a packed room at BB Kings NYC recently. Rich also played with Aldean and the boys as the support act on the opening night of Keith Urban's 2009 World Tour! Rich will be rec...
Posted by on Thu, 07 May 2009 22:41:00 GMT

Redmond is house drummer for Bryan Adams!!!

Hey guys!!!! 'She's Country' will be a 2 week #1!!! I am the official house drummer that is backing up rock star BRYAN ADAMS and ALDEAN for a taping of CMT's CROSSROADS show!!! Rehearsals were...
Posted by on Tue, 05 May 2009 10:00:00 GMT