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RODNEY HOWARD

There are no failures of talent, only character..

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A veteran of the New York City musical landscape, Rodney's reputation is growing. His wildly varying experiences in many musical worlds have brought him to major arenas, studio and worldwide television. A deep love and genuine passion shines through in his dynamic live drumming & singing, and his versatility has sparked a constantly growing demand in the recording studio.He's played Old School R&B/Soul with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ben E King, rocked Broadway with Joan Jett & Sebastian Bach, grooved Jungle & Breakbeat on the early NYC Live Drum'n'Bass scene, jammed with NYC heavies such as Paul Shaffer, Lenny Pickett, & G.E. Smith, and has performed on every major television show in the world.After recording and touring with Platinum-selling J Records artist Gavin Degraw on "Chariot", he went on to record and also tour with the critically acclaimed Regina Spektor. 2007 saw him joining Miss Avril Lavigne for her third multi-platinum release, "The Best Damn Thing". Going on to record the "Control Room Live" EP and an upcoming live concert DVD, he is currently on Avril's "THE BEST DAMN TOUR" through October 2008.Rodney is an enthusiastic endorser of Pearl Drums, Sabian cymbals, Factory Metal Percussion, Vic Firth sticks, Remo drum heads, and Hansenfutz practice pedals.WITH AVRIL ON THE DAVID LETTERMAN SHOWWITH AVRIL ON CARSON DALYRockin Version of When Ur Gone
WITH GAVIN ON ELLENRodney W/Gavin On Ellen

Add to My Profile | More Videos"CHARIOT" TOUR 2006 REEL, INCLUDING JAY LENO, AMERICAN TOP 40, ELLEN DEGENERES AND AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDSRodney Drum Reel/Gavin

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Video: Regina Spektor Performing Fidelity 

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Member Since: 6/6/2006
Band Website: pearldrums.com,sabian.com,vicfirth.com
Band Members:IDWB w/ Paul
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Influences:Steve Jordan, Curtis Mayfield, John Bonham, Sly & the Family Stone, Jim Keltner, James Brown, Charlie Watts, Led Zeppelin, Stewart Copeland, Photek, Ringo Starr, Soundgarden, Andy Newmark, U2, Clyde Stubblefield, Melvin Parker, John "Jabo" Starks, Mike Clark, Miles Davis, The Police, Benard Purdie, Prince, Luke Vibert, The Beatles, The Meters, Marvin Gaye, The Stones, Zigaboo Modeliste, AC/DC, Boymerang, Dave Garibaldi, Tiger Martin, Philly Joe Jones, Clayton Fillyau, Pat Metheny, Al Jackson Jr., Aretha Franklin, Prince, Paul McCartney, Jeffrey Lee Campbell, Jeff Kazee, the list goes on....
Sounds Like: . ."HOT" on CARSON DALYHot Live
WITH AVRIL ON SNL:A RECENT SATURDAY SHOW WITH AVRIL

Add to My Profile | More VideosENTHUSIASTIC ENDORSER OF SABIAN CYMBALS, VIC FIRTH DRUMSTICKS, PEARL DRUMS AND REMO DRUMHEADS.Rodney At Soundcheck, Vfest, Chelmsford, UK

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