DRUM INFLUENCES: In no particular order here are my drum influences: Matt Chamberlain, Abe Laboriel, Jr., Steve Gadd, John Bonham, Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Joel Rosenblatt, Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Buddy Rich, Peter Erskine, Antonio Sanchez, Manu Katche, David Garibaldi, Bill Stewart, Steve Ferrone, Stanton Moore, Keith Carlock, Steve Smith, Jeff Porcaro, Will Kennedy, Stewart Copeland, Peter Erskine, Jeff "Tain" Watts, Bill Stewart, Jeff Porcaro, Jason Harnell, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, and many more.
MUSIC INFLUENCES: Pat Metheny Group, Yellowjackets, Miles Davis, Coltrane, Dave Brubeck, Vital Information, Chick Corea, Michel Camilo, Hiromi, Spyro Gyra, Wishful Thinking, Branford Marsalis, Sting, The Police, Simple Minds, Steely Dan, Level 42, Toto, Peter Gabriel, Tower of Power, Average White Band, Elaine Elias, Sade, Stanton Moore, Galactic, Soulive, John Scofield, The Meters, Mike Stern, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Jimmy Buffett, Robben Ford, Bob Marley, Paul Simon, Harry Connick, Jr. (She album), Bruce Hornsby, Michael McDonald, John Patitucci, Herbie Hancock, James Brown, Anthony Jackson, U2, Duran Duran (Notorious), Stevie Wonder, Motown, Kool & The Gang, Earth, Wind & Fire, James Brown, Bill Withers, Led Zeppelin, and many more.
LISTENING:
Lately I have been listening to the following bands:
Led Zeppelin, Lettuce, Tony Grey, Viktor Krauss, Critters Buggin, Mercy Me, Yellowjackets, Oregon, Steve Baskin, Foo Fighters, etc.
Hailing from Clearwater, FL, Brian Hudson has evolved over the past few years as a first call drummer for various artists in Atlanta due to his stylistic diversity, solid groove, professional work ethic and creativity.
He has been studying music and playing drums for more than 20 years and is well versed in a wide range of musical genres.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Brian has performed with a wide array of artists who perform a variety of music ranging from jazz to blues to roots rock to Latin to Funk. Due to his vast list of influences and his many years of training, Brian has the unique ability to function well in a wide range of musical genres. Whether it's performing pop/rock with Memory Dean or contemporary jazz/fusion with Waterlines, Brian adjusts well to any musical situation. Brian is currently performing around metro Atlanta and Georgia with Memory Dean, contemporary jazz group Waterlines, singer songwriter Steve Baskin, and various other artists.
SInce 2004, Brian has endorsed and played SilverFox Drumsticks.
Hey Brian, thanks for the add. I saw you on Charles Mishalany's page and you're a great player. I look forward to hearing you play around Atlanta sometime.
Brian, Thanks my friend. Outstanding job to you on both gigs last week. Great soloing and grooving. Definitely looking forward to the next Waterlines gig. Great videos!!!
