The list of artists hes worked with reads like a whos who. Kenny performing his drum track to jack and diane by john cougar mellancamp at the drummers reality camp in pasadena california 2011. Ex mellencamp drummer kenny aronoff writes about sex. Or it might be rock n roll drumset, aronoff told percussive notes. The day of this interview he was in the midst of a tour with john fogerty, and on his days off he was either on stage with the bodeans or dashing home to do some recording at his studio and prepare for a neil diamond tribute show. Kenny aronoff is one of the most famous rock n roll drummers alive. Kenny aronoff will appear at the sx bookstore to sign copies of his latest work. Yamaha dtx was kind enough to sponsor the event and bring kenny to our studio and we are so grateful for that. In 1998, he played the 36date smashing pumpkins an evening with. Kenny aronoff talks about his childhood growing up in both the berkshires and midwest. I just started reading the new book by drummer kenny aronoff, sex, drums, rock n roll.
Although probably best known as a member of john mellencamps backing band, drummer kenny aronoff is one of rocks most indemand session players, having played with some of the genres biggest names. Kenny aronoff is a legendary drummer, bestselling author, and event speaker. Kenny aronoff schedule, dates, events, and tickets axs. Laying it down basics of rock drumming features the highly respected drummer offering a series of tips designed to improve anyones playing ability.
Hes a tremendous drummer, has played with just about everybody, and hails from my old stomping grounds of indiana university. Watch the video below sympathy for the drummer book about charlie watts the drummer for the rolling stones. Kenny explained that the idea for a book came during another interview that he had done. Kenny aronoff, joe satriani, jonny lang, eric johnson, taj mahal, dweezil zappa, mato nanji, experience hendrix, david hidalgo, chris layton, billy cox, cesar rosas, doug pinnick, dave mustaine, kevin mccormick, the slide brothers at fox theatre detroit. This rock ballad feel demands that the bass notes be big and fat with plenty of lowend frequencies to give. Legendary drummer kenny aronoff releases autobiography. Kenny aronoff played at the jewish community center on october 28th 2015. Find upcoming event tour dates and schedules for kenny aronoff at. Kenny is one of the most in demand live and session drummers. Kenny aronoff legendary drummer kenny aronoff mellencamp, etheridge, fogerty, smashing pumpkins sits down with pat, murray and kyle to discuss his career as a sought after musician. There will be a standby line on the day of the show starting at 6. This was long before one hit album put you on an arena tour. Kenny aronoff is a good drummer to listen to for examples of this style of playing. If you listen to music, then youve most likely heard his drumming at one point or another.
The hardest hitting man in show business, which kenny definitely is. Bass player toby myers is second from left, and guitarist mike wanchic is to the left of aronoff. The kenny aronoff book the big picture barry ritholtz. Watch kenny aronoff, legendary drummer for john mellencamp and john fogerty, in a clip from his upcoming interview on musicians on the record. Kenny aronoff is an american drummer who has been the sideman for many bands both live. Good morning, its saturday, march 7, the 67th day of 2020.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of sxsw. Drummer kenny aronoff discusses his book sex, drums, rock. Aronoffs visit to bloomington will include a november 10 book signing at the indiana university bloomington bookstore from 56. On the cover kenny aronoff modern drummer magazine.
Well start the weekend in the lower 40s and were expecting highs this afternoon in the. Kenny aronoff has a lot of experience in the music business. Kenny aronoff never imagined that he would be come a rock n roll drummer extraordinaire. Kenny aronoff is the author of sex, drums, rock n roll. Kenny aronoff is one of the worlds most influential and indemand drummers. So many artists want to work with kenny because hes just so good, toth said. Sympathy for the drummer book about charlie watts the drummer for the rolling stones.
Poprock drummer, studio drummer, and musician kenny aronoff is regarded as one of the worlds most influential and indemand studio and performing drummers and percussionists. The estimated length of the event is 2 hours and there will be a book signing after the performance. Raised in massachusetts, aronoff was selftaught early on, as he played in his first band at the age of ten and subsequently played in various. The trio features aronoff who has played with john mellencamp, melissa etheridge and. Drummer kenny aronoff discusses his book sex, drums. I think its because im being honest and i think everybody can relate to working hard. You need to live your life, or youre just wasting your time. He studied classical, jazz and every style in betweencreating a foundation that evolved him into the versatile drummer he is today, with the talent to play anything. Kenny has been named as one of the top 100 drummers of all time, and has performed with the likes of paul mccartney, bob dylan, john fogerty, and countless others. Kenny aronoff net worth kenny aronoff made money by rock stars niche. Kenny aronoff since 1977, the worlds most widely read drum magazine.
Kenny aronoff is fully capable of banging out flashy fills lets not forget the tumble that leads into. Kenny can answer questions, take photos, sign autographs, and interact with. Sex, drums, rock n roll the hardest hitting man in show. Kenny says the reason hes had so much work over the years is because hes had to adapt. Kenny aronoff does not know what the word relax means. His tale of what is possible with unrelenting dedication to ones bliss is an inspiration to all. For the first time ever, kennys bestselling videos power workout 1 and 2 are combined on one dvd. Toth said he believes aronoffs large list of collaborators is not a coincidence. Drummer kenny aronoff, author of 2016 book sex, drums, rock n roll, is seen at right.
Why do you think people are relating to it so well. An evening with kenny aronoff in bloomington, in feb 27. Kenny aronoff is one of the worlds most influential and in demand. Essential styles for the drummer and bassist 1992 book two by steve houghton, tom warrington. Aronoff will hold a signing session tomorrow at book soup in hollywood on sunset blvd. The hardest hitting man in show business by kenny aronoff backbeat books 2016 this book isnt the typical book i would recommend, but i love music, and i love this book, so i added it to. Any unauthorized use of these names, or variations of these names, is a violation of state, federal, and international trademark laws.
After the show aronoff will be doing a book signing for his new autobiography, sex, drums, rocknroll the hardest hitting man in show business, toth said. Bandsintown uploaded this event on october 29, 2018. Rock drummer kenny aronoff to perform in bloomington. He has just written an autobiographical book, sex, drums, rocknroll the hardest hitting man in show business, published by hal leonard. The book features rare photos, testimonials, a chronology of live performances, a discography, and a foreword by neil peart. Kenny aronoff born march 7, 1953 in albany, new york is an american drummer who has been the sideman for many bands both live and in the studio, especially for john mellencamp, with whom he worked from 1980 to 1996. Kenny aronoff took a few minutes out his absurdly packed schedule to discuss the book, his style of drumming and, yes, that iconic drum solo. Kenny aronoff is one of the worlds most influential and in demand drummers and percussionists. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kenny aronoff books online. Drummer kenny aronoff discusses his book sex, drums, rock n roll sponsor. What a fantastic night of drumming and learning what it takes to become successful. He will also give a short talk and sign books from 11 a.
Complete covers the warmup routines kenny has developed over years of playing. Kenny aronoff is a legendary drummer, bestselling author, and event speaker with an inspirational message about how to be a rock star in life and business. Opening for other bands and trying to close an audience that didnt care. Kenny aronoff, joe satriani, jonny lang, eric johnson, taj. The video also features footage of arnoff performing with a variety of famous musicians. Drummer kenny aronoff returns with a show, a talk, and a book. Click on a title to look inside that book if available.
He studied classical, jazz and every style in betweencreating a foundation that evolved him into the versatile drummer. Kenny aronoff is known for his work on that thing you do. We had the amazing pleasure to have kenny aronoff come out to the drumeo studios. The performance on november 11 is free, sponsored by the stone age institute aronoff has raised funds for the institute and played with its rock band. Just after the chickenfoot tour he had been interviewed for a joe satrianni book.
Kenny aronoffs story is one of unrelenting dedication. Aronoff voted top 100 greatest drummers of all time rolling stone magazine. Kenny will do a book signing in the lobby of the buskirkchumley theater after the performance. The show is appropriate for all ages, although it may be loud. Axs tv celebrates kenny rogers with classic concerts airing april 612, benefiting musiccares covid19 artist relief fund. Sex, drums, rock n roll the hardest hitting man in.
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