John Besser Bio

Bio:

John Besser has been playing drums since he was 5 years old. A natural born drummer, all he needed was pots and pans, and Kiss records. By age 10 he played his first live gig sitting in with his older brother's band. Drums and performing became his passion and he has never looked back.

Mostly self-taught, John has spent years studying and practicing technique, timing, and various musical styles. John learned to read music early on with John Sarracco (Educator/JS Big Band) and spent some time learning to shred with Nicky Capozzi (White Lion). John also studied with drum legend, Joe Morello.

John can groove with a deep pocket and when necessary he can really tear it up with incredible chops. His playing blends with many styles of music and adds the spice that makes a good band a great band.

John has performed with many artists and bands over the years in many cities across the USA. Whether performing for over 150,000 people in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve or 100 people at Bitter End in New York City, John's drumming sets the groove and gives the music a soulful pulse that is undeniably unique.

Sounds Like:

Dave Grohl, Tommy Lee, John Bonham.

Influences:

John Bonham, Ringo Starr, Buddy Rich and a metronome…

Also: Bill Bruford, Simon Phillips, Tony Williams, Neil Peart, Lenny White, Andy Newmark, James Gadson, Dave Grohl, Peter Criss, Bill Ward, Uriel Jones, Pistol Allen, Clyde Stubblefield, Keith Carlock, JoJo Mayer, The Rev Jimmy Sullivan, etc…

Performed with:

Dave Watson, Darryl Dixon, Boogie Knights, The Time Travelin' Mo-Fos, GNB, Gypsy Trap, Outside Now, P.J. Zitarosa, Brotherlove, Walt Stacey, P.J. Farley, Steve Brown and Richie Cannata.

Gear:

Drums: Slingerland, GMS, Pacific by DW, Tama, Zildjian cymbals,

Mics: Sennheiser, AKG, Rode, Shure

Recording: API 3124+, UA 2-610, UA LA-610, GAP Pre 73, Pro Tools 8, Mac

Repertoire:

Rock, Pop, R&B, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Disco, Jazz, Country.

100s and 100s and 100s of cover songs.

Add'l:

Can play to a Click or Sequencer Tracks, and can Sing.

Can professionally fake Bass, Keyboards, and Cello when necessary. eh.. Not so much when it comes to cello.. It's been a while.

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				Bio: John Besser has been playing drums since he was 5 years old. A natural born drummer, all he needed was pots and pans, and Kiss records. By age 10 he played his first live gig sitting in with his older brother's band. Drums and performing became his passion and he has never looked back. Mostly self-taught, John has spent years studying and practicing technique, timing, and various musical styles. John learned to read music early on with John Sarracco (Educator/JS Big Band) and spent some time learning to shred with Nicky Capozzi (White Lion). John also studied with drum legend, Joe Morello. John can groove with a deep pocket and when necessary he can really tear it up with incredible chops. His playing blends with many styles of music and adds the spice that makes a good band a great band. John has performed with many artists and bands over the years in many cities across the USA. Whether performing for over 150,000 people in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve or 100 people at Bitter End in New York City, John's drumming sets the groove and gives the music a soulful pulse that is undeniably unique. Sounds Like: Dave Grohl, Tommy Lee, John Bonham. Influences: John Bonham, Ringo Starr, Buddy Rich and a metronome… Also: Bill Bruford, Simon Phillips, Tony Williams, Neil Peart, Lenny White, Andy Newmark, James Gadson, Dave Grohl, Peter Criss, Bill Ward, Uriel Jones, Pistol Allen, Clyde Stubblefield, Keith Carlock, JoJo Mayer, The Rev Jimmy Sullivan, etc… Performed with: Dave Watson, Darryl Dixon, Boogie Knights, The Time Travelin' Mo-Fos, GNB, Gypsy Trap, Outside Now, P.J. Zitarosa, Brotherlove, Walt Stacey, P.J. Farley, Steve Brown and Richie Cannata. Gear: Drums: Slingerland, GMS, Pacific by DW, Tama, Zildjian cymbals, Mics: Sennheiser, AKG, Rode, Shure Recording: API 3124+, UA 2-610, UA LA-610, GAP Pre 73, Pro Tools 8, Mac Repertoire: Rock, Pop, R&B, Heavy Metal, Hair Metal, Disco, Jazz, Country. 100s and 100s and 100s of cover songs. Add'l: Can play to a Click or Sequencer Tracks, and can Sing. Can professionally fake Bass, Keyboards, and Cello when necessary. eh.. Not so much when it comes to cello.. It's been a while.