About Me
Howdy all. Have I mentioned I LOVE my life. I was born in Florence, Alabama Sept. 22 1975. I have a beautiful wife and 7, yes 7 four legged babies. I am Very Much a dog guy!
Since I was 14, I knew I wanted to be a session drummer and I have done just that. I live my dream recording and playing music almost everyday, working with the best musicians, songwriters and artist in the world. I truly am blessed.
Coming from a musical family, I have been around it my whole life. My father was a well known record producer/keyboard player who always took the time to share his knowledge about drums, feel and pocket. There was always an open door to hang with him during recording sessions. I was so lucky to have been around him and the greats like my drum hero, Eddie Bayers.
A partial list of some of the wonderful people I have worked and/or recorded with are Steve Cropper, James Burton, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Aaron Neville, Michael McDonald, Kenny Chesney, Earl Scruggs, Felix Cavaliere, Peter Frampton, Eddie Floyd, William Bell, Jamey Johnson, The Funk Brothers(Motown Crew), Delbert McClinton, Confederate Railroad, John Michael Montgomery, Duane Eddy, Montomery Gentry, Randy Houser, Randy Owen(Alabama), Mark Farner(Grand Funk Railroad), Trick Pony, Ray Benson(Asleep at the Wheel), Sam the Sham, B.J. Thomas, Billy Bob Thornton, Leona Williams, David Frizzell, Colin Raye, Sammy Kershaw, Jim Lauderdale, Jimmy Fortune(Statler Brothers), George Jones, Mark Chestnut, Eddy Raven, Jason Matthews, John Kay(Steppenwolf), Gary Nichols and more. Nowadays, I stay busy recording and also playing live with Mike Robinson and with the 45 rpm band. I am also very proud to mention, as of June 2nd 2009, I am the Grand Ole Opry Staff Drummer rotating with Eddie Bayers which is a dream and an honor. I endorse Aquarian Drumheads, Soultone Cymbals, Equation Audio(headphones and mics) and Pro-Mark Sticks....
Oh... did I mention I have the best job in the world. The music above are a few things I have done lately that I am proud of. Thanks for visiting. M-
