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BIRD BAILLIE

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  • Genre: Funk / Reggae / Rock

    Location Atlanta, US

    Profile Views: 9484

    Last Login: 10/2/2011

    Member Since 1/26/2008

    Record Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Bird Baillie with Sean Paul Live in Paris...... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Montreux Jazz Festival '06...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... Bird has played the drums professionally for 30 years. He has experience playing Rock, R&B, Funk, Jazz & Gospel, but he has carved a successful niche in the Reggae/Dance-hall industry. This native form of music comes naturally for this accomplished musician. ..........Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Bird now reside in Atlanta, GA. and is seeking to further his musical horizons. Although he has lead several bands as a musical director, including the top charting, Sean Paul, he makes for an excellent band mate, following leadership. Bird also has knowledge and experience playing with sequenced tracks and is familiar with AKAI MPC, DRUM KAT, ROLAND and other formats. ................As a respected drummer, Bird has played with numerous artists, reflecting just as many genres including Gospel, Rock, Jazz and R & B. One of the clips attached showcases Bird accompanying Sean Paul and the legendary, Carlos Santana..................... Highlights of his career are as follows:........................ 1983-1987....The Mighty Diamonds(Reggae) Toured U.S., Japan, England & Europe............................. ..........................1990- 1991..Peter Blakeley(Soft Rock) double platinum recording artist. Toured Australia............... ..................1993-1995..The Marley's (Reggae) Toured U.S., South America, Japan & England................. ....................1997-1998..Shaggy (Reggae/Dance-Hall) Toured U.S. & Africa................... ......................1999..Played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Apollo in England with John Holt (Reggae)..................... ........................2001..Yellow Man (Reggae/Dance-Hall)Toured U.S....................... ..........................2002-..Sean Paul (Reggae/Dance-Hall/Hip-Hop)Toured U.S. Japan, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa & England.....................................................2004..Bird plays The Grammy Awards and American Music Awards with Sean Paul...........Contact: (birdbaillie@yahoo.com).......................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
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Bird Baillie with Sean Paul Live in Paris
Montreux Jazz Festival '06
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Bird has played the drums professionally for 30 years. He has experience playing Rock, R&B, Funk, Jazz & Gospel, but he has carved a successful niche in the Reggae/Dance-hall industry. This native form of music comes naturally for this accomplished musician.


Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Bird now reside in Atlanta, GA. and is seeking to further his musical horizons. Although he has lead several bands as a musical director, including the top charting, Sean Paul, he makes for an excellent band mate, following leadership. Bird also has knowledge and experience playing with sequenced tracks and is familiar with AKAI MPC, DRUM KAT, ROLAND and other formats.


As a respected drummer, Bird has played with numerous artists, reflecting just as many genres including Gospel, Rock, Jazz and R & B. One of the clips attached showcases Bird accompanying Sean Paul and the legendary, Carlos Santana.


Highlights of his career are as follows:


1983-1987
The Mighty Diamonds(Reggae) Toured U.S., Japan, England & Europe.


1990- 1991
Peter Blakeley(Soft Rock) double platinum recording artist. Toured Australia.


1993-1995
The Marley's (Reggae) Toured U.S., South America, Japan & England.


1997-1998
Shaggy (Reggae/Dance-Hall) Toured U.S. & Africa.


1999
Played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Apollo in England with John Holt (Reggae).


2001
Yellow Man (Reggae/Dance-Hall)Toured U.S.


2002-
Sean Paul (Reggae/Dance-Hall/Hip-Hop)Toured U.S. Japan, South America, Central America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa & England.


2004
Bird plays The Grammy Awards and American Music Awards with Sean Paul...

..Contact: (birdbaillie@yahoo.com)..


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Member Since:

January 26, 2008

Record Label:

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  • Traci Trae

    Hey there!!!...haha

    2 years ago
  • Meena Lindo


    Happy New Year 2010 !!
    Peace, Love & Reggae Music.

    2 years ago
  • Intrepid Souls


    HOpe you are doing well...we think of you often and talk of your many talents and personality...you are missed much on this side of town.
    It looks as if we can finally find time (and money) to go into the studio after the first...can we still work that deal?
    Let me know. Brian and i got rid of comcast here is my email.
    motherlovesherbs@hotmail.com
    yvette

    2 years ago
  • Belinda

    Happy Holidays! Especially, Merry Christmas to you and your family!!! Blessings

    2 years ago
  • I-RAY

    Greetings and Aloha Bird,kool,very inspirational!

    2 years ago
  • Intrepid Souls

    just wanted to stop by and say hey!
    HEYYYYY!
    Talk to you soon.
    yvette

    2 years ago
  • Donnell Duncan

    Leaving a little MySpace love on your page. May God order the steps of your life. Thanks for being on my friends list.

    2 years ago
  • 100 STUDIO - SQUIDLY CO…

    BLESSED BE THE CHILDREN OF JAMAICA'
    RASTA LOVE MI BREDDA..GLAD FI DI I
    DROPING MAD LOVE AND RESPECT..STRAIGHT
    A ONE TWO SEEN...

    WWW.SQUIDLYCOLE.NET

    2 years ago
  • Sue G. Wilkinson

    Hey Bird!!

    Here's to you my friend. Who would have thought I would have the pleasure of seeing such a world class musician in the middle of Fayetteville Ga.??!! Pure agility and elegance.

    Take Care,
    Sue

    2 years ago
  • The Shakin' Jamaican

    Yes Bird, big up yuself! Give me a link when you have a chance.

    2 years ago
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