Rodney Howard
Facts
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Groups | Avril Lavigne / Gavin DeGraw / Regina Spektor |
| Genres | Rock,Pop |
| Website | www.myspace.com/rodneyondrums |
Biography
A veteran of the New York City musical landscape, Rodney's reputation is rapidly growing. His wildly varying experiences in many musical worlds have brought him to arenas, recording studios and television worldwide. His love and genuine passion shines through in his dynamic live playing, and his versatility has sparked a constantly growing demand in the recording studio.
After recording and touring with J Records artist Gavin Degraw on the platinum-selling album "Chariot", he went on to record (and also tour) with the critically acclaimed Regina Spektor. 2007 saw him joining punk princess Avril Lavigne for her third multi-platinum release, "The Best Damn Thing", going on to record her "Control Room Live" EP and an upcoming live concert DVD, "Live In Toronto". He is currently on World Tour with Avril throughout 2008.
Other diverse credits include Joan Jett, Sebastian Bach, Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Ben E. King, Oz Noy, Kate Pierson (B-52's), John Patitucci and Micheal Pope (Chick Corea), Chris Botti & Jeffery Lee Campbell (Sting), Lenny Pickett (Tower of Power), Jeff Kazee (Bon Jovi) , G.E. Smith (Saturday Night Live), Tom Barney, Ted Baker & Cornelius Bumpus (Steely Dan), Steve Augeri (Journey), Lorenza Ponce (Sheryl Crow), Francisco Centeno (Aretha Franklin), (David Bowie Producer) Tony Visconti, Mark Rivera, Tommy Burns & Crystal Talifero (Billy Joel), as well as Broadway shows The Lion King, Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Little Shop of Horrors, Saturday Night Fever & The Rocky Horror Show.
When not on touring or reading comic books, he continues to record in New York & L.A.
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