TONY ROYSTER JR.
BIRTHDATE:
October 9, 1984
CURRENT BANDS:
The Tony Royster Jr. Band, LazyEye
RESIDENCE:
Hinesville, Georgia
HOBBIES:
Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Marching Band, Horseback riding, Bowling
SCHOOL:
Off to College!! - TBA
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Raised money for Special Olympics, active member for D.A.R.E.
FAMILY:
Parents - Anthony & Gail Brother - Calvin
ASPIRATIONS:
To get a music scholarship and become a professional drummer. Tony also has interest in being a doctor!
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Has won numerous talent shows worldwide, Appearances at NAMM and PASIC, Natl. Guitar Center drum-off winner (at ll yrs. old!)
QUOTE:
"Be cool, Stay in school!"
ENDORSEMENTS:
DW, Zildjian, Drum Bum, Shure, Vic Firth, Protector, Drum Frame, Warner Brothers, Drum Socks, Hart, Evans
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Honor roll student, "Perfect Score" in YABABowling Tournament
PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Jenny Jones, Montreal Drum Fest, Modern Drummer 10th Anniv. Drum Festival, Nickelodeon house band, Florida Drum Expo, NAMM, PASIC, Grammy Awards
NOTED EVENTS:
Video with pro drummer, Dennis Chambers on Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon house band (directed by Paul Shaffer), Appearance on 42nd Grammy Awards, Voted #1 Up & Coming by Modern Drummer Magazine.
MAGAZINE APPEARANCES:
Music, Inc., Downbeat, Modern Drummer
PRACTICE:
An hour a day or more by himself, then an hour with his father on guitar
ALL TIME FAVORITE DRUMMER:
Dennis Chambers!!
OTHER FAVORITE DRUMMERS:
Billy Cobham, Omar Hakim, Buddy Rich, Steve Smith, Frank Briggs, Akira Jimbo, Chad Smith ...
Tony Royster Jr. is only 21 years old and has been playing drums since the age of 3. Often referred to as a "prodigy" by
his fans, he has participated in numerous drummer events and contests worldwide including the 1995 Guitar Center National Drum-Off competition in Hollywood, CA which he won at the ripe old age of 11!
Tony is becoming accustomed to high-profile performances that include TV's Nickelodeon House Band (lead by Paul Shaffer of the David Letterman show), the Jenny Jones show, the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards show, and an international tour in 2001 as the drummer for #1 selling Asian artist, Hikaru Utada. Additionally, he is regularly invited to perform at prestigious events worldwide such as PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Convention), Modern Drummer Festival, the Montreal Drumfest, and the Florida Drum Expo.
Proficient in numerous styles, Tony excels at Funk, R&B, Latin, Rock, and Jazz. He has performed alongside such notable drummers as Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Steve Smith, Sheila E., and veteran drummer Chester Thompson. He has also graced the stage with legendary musician's Branford Marsalis, Paul Shaffer, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, among others.
Tony Royster Jr. was voted #1 Up and Coming Drummer by Modern Drummer magazine 2000 readers' poll and has been voted #2 in the UK 2001 readers' poll. He has appeared on the cover of the millennium issue of Modern Drummer magazine with Dennis Chambers
and continues to
receive high marks that earn him endorsements with companies such as DW Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Evans drumheads, LP percussion, Drumframe, Shure microphones, Warner Bros. Publications, HQ percussion products, Drumometer, and Specialty Cases.
Tony's talents have carried him across the globe to Europe,
Japan, and Asia but in 2001 he achieved substantial international acclaim with the Warner Brothers video release of, "Common Ground", featuring Tony with his mentor, and favorite drummer, Dennis Chambers.
Most importantly, Tony is a positive role model for all kids. His motto is "Be cool, stay in school" and he sets the standard for personal achievement among his peers.
MORE PHOTO's ABOUT TONY ROYSTER JR.
Bob Gatzen of DrumFrame is the producer of Tony'slatest video release on Warner Brothers video.
ENDORSEMENTS OF TONY ROYSTER
* Other Endorsements include HQ Percussion, Shure Mics, DrumoMeter, Protector Cases, Hart Dynamics, and Warner Brothers.
Website:http:/tonyroysterjr.com
VIDEO OF TONY ROYSTER
TONY ROYSTER's PERSONAL INFO:
BIRTHDATE:
October 9, 1984
CURRENT BANDS:
The Tony Royster Jr. Band, LazyEye
RESIDENCE:
Hinesville, Georgia
HOBBIES:
Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Marching Band, Horseback riding, Bowling
SCHOOL:
Off to College!! - TBA
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Raised money for Special Olympics, active member for D.A.R.E.
FAMILY:
Parents - Anthony & Gail Brother - Calvin
ASPIRATIONS:
To get a music scholarship and become a professional drummer. Tony also has interest in being a doctor!
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Has won numerous talent shows worldwide, Appearances at NAMM and PASIC, Natl. Guitar Center drum-off winner (at ll yrs. old!)
QUOTE:
"Be cool, Stay in school!"
ENDORSEMENTS:
DW, Zildjian, Drum Bum, Shure, Vic Firth, Protector, Drum Frame, Warner Brothers, Drum Socks, Hart, Evans
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Honor roll student, "Perfect Score" in YABABowling Tournament
PUBLIC APPEARANCES:
Jenny Jones, Montreal Drum Fest, Modern Drummer 10th Anniv. Drum Festival, Nickelodeon house band, Florida Drum Expo, NAMM, PASIC, Grammy Awards
NOTED EVENTS:
Video with pro drummer, Dennis Chambers on Warner Brothers, Nickelodeon house band (directed by Paul Shaffer), Appearance on 42nd Grammy Awards, Voted #1 Up & Coming by Modern Drummer Magazine.
MAGAZINE APPEARANCES:
Music, Inc., Downbeat, Modern Drummer
PRACTICE:
An hour a day or more by himself, then an hour with his father on guitar
ALL TIME FAVORITE DRUMMER:
Dennis Chambers!!
OTHER FAVORITE DRUMMERS:
Billy Cobham, Omar Hakim, Buddy Rich, Steve Smith, Frank Briggs, Akira Jimbo, Chad Smith ...
ABOUT TONY ROYSTER
Tony Royster Jr. is only 21 years old and has been playing drums since the age of 3. Often referred to as a "prodigy" by
his fans, he has participated in numerous drummer events and contests worldwide including the 1995 Guitar Center National Drum-Off competition in Hollywood, CA which he won at the ripe old age of 11!Tony is becoming accustomed to high-profile performances that include TV's Nickelodeon House Band (lead by Paul Shaffer of the David Letterman show), the Jenny Jones show, the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards show, and an international tour in 2001 as the drummer for #1 selling Asian artist, Hikaru Utada. Additionally, he is regularly invited to perform at prestigious events worldwide such as PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International Convention), Modern Drummer Festival, the Montreal Drumfest, and the Florida Drum Expo.
Proficient in numerous styles, Tony excels at Funk, R&B, Latin, Rock, and Jazz. He has performed alongside such notable drummers as Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Steve Smith, Sheila E., and veteran drummer Chester Thompson. He has also graced the stage with legendary musician's Branford Marsalis, Paul Shaffer, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, among others.
Tony Royster Jr. was voted #1 Up and Coming Drummer by Modern Drummer magazine 2000 readers' poll and has been voted #2 in the UK 2001 readers' poll. He has appeared on the cover of the millennium issue of Modern Drummer magazine with Dennis Chambers
and continues to
receive high marks that earn him endorsements with companies such as DW Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, Evans drumheads, LP percussion, Drumframe, Shure microphones, Warner Bros. Publications, HQ percussion products, Drumometer, and Specialty Cases.Tony's talents have carried him across the globe to Europe,
Japan, and Asia but in 2001 he achieved substantial international acclaim with the Warner Brothers video release of, "Common Ground", featuring Tony with his mentor, and favorite drummer, Dennis Chambers.Most importantly, Tony is a positive role model for all kids. His motto is "Be cool, stay in school" and he sets the standard for personal achievement among his peers.
MORE PHOTO's ABOUT TONY ROYSTER JR.
Bob Gatzen of DrumFrame is the producer of Tony'slatest video release on Warner Brothers video.
ENDORSEMENTS OF TONY ROYSTER
* Other Endorsements include HQ Percussion, Shure Mics, DrumoMeter, Protector Cases, Hart Dynamics, and Warner Brothers.
Website:http:/tonyroysterjr.com
VIDEO OF TONY ROYSTER
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