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Johnny Salerno

It's the nasty funk

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JOHN SALERNO SHORT BIO:
John Salerno is one of Australias most sought after drummers, with an impressive list of credits. He has toured and recorded with Vanessa Amorosi, Jon Stevens, Andrew De Silva, Taxiride, Christine Anu, Richard Clapton and Kate Alexa amongst many others. He has rapidly developed the reputation of being an explosive live performer, with a great groove and tasteful musicality to his playing. John is also renowned for his precision as a recording artist, and is heavily in demand as a session player. He has performed live on several national television shows, including GMA, 9am and The Footy Show. His rock solid foundation and flair have made him the first choice for many of Australias top artists, and he continues to dazzle with an impressive mix of acquired skill and raw talent.
John Salerno plays Mapex Drums and Meinl Cymbals Exclusively.
Vanessa Amorosi (Kiss Your Mama) 2007
Vanessa Amorosi Live @ The Aria Hall Of Fame 2006
Jon Stevens "Clipsal gig"

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Salerno/Hosford/Bekker Live @ Seymour Duncan User Group Day.
Featuring Andrew Deadly De Silva

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 4/9/2006
Band Members: Here's a list of the crew I regularly work with in Australia:

Vanessa Amorosi
Andrew De Silva
Jon Stevens (Noiseworks-INXS)
Richard Clapton
Mahalia Barnes
Kalju Tonuma
Nat & Chass & The Frequent People
Simon Hosford
Phil Turcio
Dale Ryder (Boom Crash, Opera)
Steve Wade (LRB)
Travis Clarke
Robert Parde'
Chris Bekker
Kelly Wolfgramm
Danny Spencer
Ashley Crick
Ange Librandi & Dave Matthews
Tony Kopa (The Truth)
Headspace
Geoff Wells
Marcel Yammouni
Rod Bustos
Paul Cecchinelli
Steve Scanlon
Gavin Pearce
Annette Roach
Lui Schiavi
Gary Deleo
Jimmy Cupples
Robert John Sedky
Rob Amato
Ricki Rae
Anthony Dawkins
Tim Watson
Rexx Fernandez
Scott Griffiths
Danny Achurch
Michael Paynter
Kit Riley
Mark Amato
Shannon Bourne
Duncan Kinnell
Jason Heerah
Matt Hethrington

While freelancing I have also worked with artist's such as:

TAXIRIDE, Christine Anu, Peter Cupples, Richard Clapton, Darryl Braithwaite, Glen Shorrock, Ross Wilson, Jeff Cashen, Katie Underwood, Jade Mcrae, Mahalia Barnes, Casey Donavon, Jeremy Gregory, Wolfgramm, KPS Jam, Brian Canham, Tommy Rando, Gary Pinto, CDB, Dennis Dowlut, Darren Dowlut(RIP), Rebecca Mendoza, Hayley Aitken, Tali, Crash Palace, Rachel Kane, Tracy Bartram and Kate Alexa.

Influences: Over the years I've been inspired by:

Steve Gadd
Jeff Porcaro
Jaco Pastorius
Dennis Chambers
Peter Erskine
Abe Laboriel Jnr
Vinnie Colaiuta
Dave Weckl
Virgil Donati
Omar Hakim
?uestlove
Michael Bland
Prince
Van Halen
Led Zeppelin
Raging Honky's
Toto
Hendrix
Marcus Miller
Chick Corea
Weather Report
George Benson
Larry Carlton
Beatles
Me'Shell Ndegeocello
D'angelo
The Roots
Raphael Saddiq
Stevie Wonder
Living Colour
Lewis Taylor
Earth, Wind and Fire
Tower Of Power
N.E.R.D
Mary J Blige
On The Virg
Santana
Marvin Gaye
Bill Withers
Maceo Parker
Lenny Kravitz
Sam Salerno (my dad)

Sounds Like: SOLID, TIGHT, FUNKY AND NASTY!!!!
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