EUROPEAN TOUR STARTS MAY 24, 2008! It's going to be spectacular, and I'm looking forward to seeing my friends and fans. Hope to see YOU while we are "across the pond."
Although I am best known to many fans for playing the congas on Neil Diamond's tours and recordings since 1976, I have also enjoyed success as a performer (singer, dancer and solo performer), sessions musician, songwriter, arranger, conductor and actor (I was also a top jockey in my native Bahamas during my teen years). Although I have been busy rehearsing for our upcoming 2008 European (and beyond) tour, I have also been working on two new CDs -- an instrumental and a vocal -- that will soon be ready for release. And, there are other surprises coming...check back often for the latest information, including news on how to buy my CDs and other merchandise.
For additional biographical information, a discography and clips from my films, please visit my official website: www.kingerrisson.com.
The beautiful red drums in my profile photograph and on my video are made by a Canadian-based company called Mountain Rhythm. This was the first company to allow me to endorse their drums, and I recommend them highly. You can view my page on the Mountain Rhythm website at www.mountainrhythm.com/home/artists/king.asp.
DISCLAIMER: I am unable to provide any "inside" information on upcoming show dates. No one, not even band members, gets information until it is officially announced on Neil's website, www.neildiamond.com. I am also unable to assist with ticket requests, and I cannot arrange for meetings with our vocalist or honor requests for Neil's autograph. I try to make myself available after our shows to meet with fans, and I hope to meet many of you during our upcoming 2008 European and U.S. tours (37 cities have been announced as of this writing). While I am away (in rehearsals or on tour), this page is managed by my personal assistant, who will extend and accept Friend requests, post comments and respond to messages. I personally check the page on a regular basis (sometimes daily), so you can be assured that your messages and comments are being read -- and are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your understanding -- and your continued support. Best, King
