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Rich Redmond is a top call recording drummer/percussionist whose versatile, dynamic, and rock solid drumming is the sound behind many of today's top talents. Rich has toured/recorded/performed with: Jason Aldean, Lit, Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, Joe Perry, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, The Pointer Sisters, John Eddie, Pam Tillis, Susan Ashton, Deana Carter and many others. As a Grammy nominated drummer, Rich has recorded 9 #1 singles with the country rocker Jason Aldean, with 7 million albums sold and 13 million single downloads. As a high energy live showman, Rich plays sold out shows of 25-30,000 fans nightly on Aldean's "My Kinda Party" Tour.

Rich has appeared on the trail of late night shows such as The Tonight Show, Conan O' Brien, Jimmy Fallon, Craig Ferguson, Good Morning America, Bonnie Hunt, Ellen, The CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, and many others.

Rich now leads a production team known as 'NV' which is constantly developing new talent such as Thompson Square, whose first single "Are you Gonna Kiss Me Or Not"? was a #1 single and the most played song on radio in 2011.

Always looking to help others and make a difference, Rich brings his "CRASH Course For Success" motivational event to drum shops, music stores, high schools, colleges and corporate events across the country.

Rich began playing drums at age 8 and eventually played in the prestigious 1:00 Lab Band at The University of North Texas. Receiving his Master's Degree in Music Education and percussion, Rich now combines his classical training and 'street smarts' musicianship to bring his passion filled drumming to the world.

BORN IN:
Norwich, Connecticut

LIVES IN:
Nashville, TN

DRUMMING SINCE:
1977

CURRENT PROJECT(S):
Touring/Recording drummer with JASON ALDEAN. Partner in NV Productions (produced "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not"?, the most played radio hit 2011), "CRASH Course For Success" Motivational Drum Events, Nashville Sessions, Songwriter for Magic Mustang Publishing.

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
Keith Moon, Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr, John Bonham, Gene Krupa, Carmine Appice

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON:
Doc Walker, "Beautiful Life"

FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON:
"1984", Van Halen. "Car Wheels On A Gravel Road", Lucinda Williams. "Uh Huh", John Mellencamp.

CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
Playing the 2012 Grammy Awards. Nominated as a musician AND producer.

FAVORITE GON BOPS INSTRUMENT:
Red Rock Bell, Tambourine, Mic Shakers.

GON BOPS SET-UP:
All hand percussion, Cajons

Website
www.richredmond.com/