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