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John Wicks
Soul / Jazz / Live Electronics

I'm one lucky sum' bitch!



Culver City/Los Angeles, California
United States

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Last Login:  12/18/2009
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Member Since12/5/2004
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    Here are some of the artists John has recently recorded and/or played live with....

  • Cee Lo (Gnarls Barkley, Goodie Mob)
  • Joe Brooks (Universal)
  • Amy Kuney
  • Sam Sparro (Island)
  • Chocolate Genius aka Marc Anthony Thompson
  • Teddy Bears w/ Iggy Pop (Atlantic)
  • Money Mark (Brushfire)
  • NASA "The Spirit Of Apollo" with...
  • David Byrne,
  • RZA, John Fruciante, Barbie Hatch
  • George Clinton & Chali 2na
  • Fitz and The Tantrums
  • Anjulie
  • Heather Porcaro
  • Cory Chisel
  • Donovan Frankenreiter
  • Joshua Radin
  • Skerik
  • Jessie Baylin
  • Zack Hexum
  • Mike Watt
  • Brandi Carlile
  • Soccermom
  • Minnie Driver
  • Cydney Robinson
  • Peter Adams
  • Henry Gummer
  • Steve Porcaro
  • Jessica Fichot
  • Alana Sweetwater
  • Hope Waits
  • Jessica Fichot
  • The Good Listeners
  • Joe Doria
  • Mose Allison
  • Red Generator
  • Ashton Zyer
  • Jean Mazzei
  • Whitton

MOVIE SOUNDTRACKS:

  • Soundtrack to "Beautiful Losers" 2007
  • Soundtrack to "Where The Wild Thing Are" directed by Spike Jonez
  • "Adventures of Power" (Grack Films) 2008
  • "Georgia Rule" (Universal Pictures) 2007
  • "Snakes On A Plane" (New Line Cinema) 2006
  • "The Kill Seven" DVD 2006
  • Longboard Magazine DVD

    TELEVISION APPEARANCES:

    • Ellen DeGeneres Show w/ Joshua Radin
    • VH1 w/ The Greasy Beats @ The World Breakdancing Championship
    • NBC "Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip" Episode 1
    • Sundance Channel w/ Money Mark Live @ South By Southwest
    • MTV Japan w/ Money Mark Live @ Fuji Rock Japan
    • MTV Japan w/ Money Mark Live @ Summer Sonic Japan
    • MTV Brazil w/ Money Mark Live @ Nokia Fest Rio DeJaneiro
    • CMT w/ Minnie Driver
    • ABC "Last Call with Carson Daly" w/ Minnie Driver

      TV COMMERCIAL JINGLES:

    • Audi
    • Robbins Bros. w/Donavon Frankenreiter
    • Jimmy Dean
    • Weight Watchers
    • Playstation
    • PG and E
    • Fox Sports MLB
    • NCAA Basketball
    • PG & E Power
    • Best Buy
    • CitiBank Card
    • 3M Post It
    • Kashi
    • Infinity
    • Subaru
    • Nissan Rogue
    • Nissan Safari
    • LaSalle Bank
    • Nike
    • Budweiser
    • Microsoft
    • Biore
    • Rembrandt

    ENDORSEMENTS

  • Istanbul Cymbals
  • Peace Drums
  • DW Pedals and Hardware
  • Influences
  • My biggest influences right now are my faves here in Los Angeles. Great drummers like Don Heffington, Barbara Gruska, Victor Indrizzo, Aaron Sterling, Pete McNeal, Blair Sinta, Michael Jerome, and Craig Macintyre. Seattle buddies Matt Chamberlain and Jason McGerr, Mike Peterson, Andy Sells, and all of the staff at Seattle Drum School.
  • Then of course my childhood faves Vernell Fournier, Idris Muhammad, Donald Bailey (Jimmy Smith), Alan Myers (Devo), Earl Hudson (Bad Brains), Mike Clark and Harvey Mason (Herbie Hancock), Bernard Purdie (studio), Paul Humphrey (studio), Jay Dilla (Slum Village), Al Jackson Jr. (studio), Sonny Payne (Count Basie), Sam Woodyard (Duke Ellington), Earl Palmer (studio), Paul Motian, Grady Tate, Budgie (Siouxee/Banshees), Clem Burke (Blondie), then later: Levon Helm (The Band), Kenny Buttrey (Dylan, Neil Young), Jim Keltner, Ahmir Thompson (The Roots), Stevie Wonder, and Squarepusher.
  • Sounds Like
  • This is The Ellen Show gig from back in January with Josh Radin.
  • w/ Zac Hexum (saxophone) and Joel Martin (pedal steel) playing radiohead.
    ..
  • w/ Money Mark @ SXSW 2007
  • w/ Money Mark @ The Troubadour 1/9/08
  • w/ Jessie Baylin in San Fran.
  • jammin' w/ Rhythm Nathan in '07
  • w/ organist Joe Doria and guitarist Dan Heck in Seattle '06
  • More jammin' with Rhythm Nathan ..
  • The best music video ever made...Soccermom.
  • Record LabelWhat are these?


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       Upcoming Shows ( view all )
    Dec 19 2009 8:00P
    Ho Ho Tel Cafe xmas celbration w/ Zack Hexum. Benefit night. LOS ANGELES
    Dec 31 2009 8:00P
    9:30 Club - Fitz & The Tantrums w/ Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings! Washington D.C., Washington DC
    Feb 5 2010 11:00P
    Joe’s Pub with Fitz & The Tantrums New York, New York
    Feb 12 2010 8:00P
    The Echo w/ Fitz & The Tantrums LOS ANGELES
    Feb 19 2010 8:00P
    The Echo w/ Fitz & The Tantrums LOS ANGELES
    Feb 25 2010 8:00P
    Largo @ The Coronet with Meshell Ndegeocello LOS ANGELES, California

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       About John Wicks

    Hey! I'm John, I play drums. I'm really lucky to be living in LA and be a working musician. I love all music but I'm truly obsessed with 60's and 70's funk, hip hop up to around '93 or '94 and anything with a Hammond organ. In addition to all of the artists listed below that I'm lucky enough to work with, I've got my own groups called "The Chonies, and Your Mother's New Boyfriend."

    Here is what James Hale at Downbeat Magazine was nice enough to write a couple of years ago...

    DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE "YOUNG DRUMS: 13 WHO WILL SET THE BEAT FOR THE FUTURE"

    Seattle's loss is L.A.'s gain. After establishing himself as one of the most distinctive and supportive drummers in the Northwest, John Wicks has made the move south-no surprise, really, when you consider his laid-back style and its origins. "I was a Navy brat, so we moved a lot," he says. "When my dad was stationed in New Orleans, my mother took me out to Mardi Gras, and I just fell in love with that sound. My parents were also really into Ahmad Jamal, so Vernel Fournier was a big influence. I loved him, along with Levon Helm and Paul Motian" With his mother's encouragement, Wicks pursued private lessons with Dave Coleman Sr., a former Billie Holiday sideman, and attended Berklee for a very short stint before hitting the road and getting a real education. While in Boston, he took additional lessons with Joe Hunt, Alan Dawson, and a few with Fournier in New York. Wicks' instrumental voice has a definite southern drawl, just slightly behind the beat, with plenty of room between strokes. As he likes to describe it: "I'm relaxed and take my time, the way southerners are."


       


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    John Wicks's Friends Comments
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    DKent

    DKent



    Dec 3 2009 10:01 PM

    Yo Wicks, bet it feel good to be home! Get alot of rest so you can rock the roof the Casbah on the 11th. Were you sporting some mid-60's Sonor tubs on tour? peace DKent
    - CONFIDENT DRUMMER -

    Eugenio Ventimiglia



    Nov 19 2009 10:44 PM

    Thanks for the add! - Confident Drummer - By Eugenio Ventimiglia  
    Flip_n_Jaxx

    Carlos Madrid



    Nov 8 2009 3:37 PM

    Hey John, thanks for the props on the Red Rocks video. I wish I would have recorded the whole performance but my girl and I were gettin' down. Your an amazing drummer and hope to see you and Fitz soon......

    Peace in the Middle East,
    Los and Heath
    717

    717



    Jul 29 2009 5:52 AM

    HEY THERE JOHN,
    LONGTIME -GLAD YOU ARE OUT THERE !
    -Brendon
    Steven Barci

    Steven Barci



    Jul 15 2009 8:03 AM

    Hey man, I'm on tour with Davy Knowles with PK on bass. We'll be passing through L.A. supporting Chickenfoot and I would love to hook up with ya, maybe vibe behind a kit. What do ya think?
    patrick greene

    patrick greene



    Apr 11 2009 3:31 PM

    filet of Soul music? ;)
    Whitton

    Whitton



    Mar 21 2009 6:55 PM

    HEY JOHN! Hope your music is swimming to the top! Keep doing what you do!<br />I'd like to introduce my new music to you. www.myspace.com/whitton<br />Check it out and hope you enjoy. I hope this message finds you well.<br /><br />Whitton
    DANCE-PARTY!!

    DANCE-PARTY!!



    Mar 19 2009 3:14 AM

    Hello John!!! OMGoodness!!!!You and Jenna and the girls look AMAZING!!! And thier names, ROCKI IT SO HARD!! You look wonderfully happy and it looks like you are definitely living the dream for real! Good for you John! I'm so happy for you! When yopu do come up, we should have an Uptown reunion night and stir up some trouble! ;) Much Love to You and Yours!! <br />~C
    Davin

    davin stedman



    Feb 28 2009 8:50 AM

    Jesus. Cee lo and The Dap Kings. Gad' Dang.

    -DP Staxx
    Rachael Beaver

    Rachael Beaver



    Feb 28 2009 8:40 AM

    Lucky S.O.B.!
    MEET ME AT THE PUB

    MEET ME AT THE PUB



    Feb 7 2009 12:19 PM

    Hello Mr. Wicks
    camille Ollivier

    camille Ollivier



    Feb 6 2009 10:20 AM

    Grow your own mind with who you love

    Thank you for becoming my friend
    keep in touch

    camille
    Squid

    Squid



    Feb 2 2009 2:51 AM

    congrats big brother...looking forward rockin out the Ac Lounge with you....!!!!
    Joe Doria

    Joe Doria



    Jan 24 2009 9:19 PM

    Daddies little girls - they're perfect! Congratulations to you and Jenna!
    Best from icy Seattle!
    Funky Drummer aka Moist Justice

    Funky Drummer aka Moist Justice



    Jan 23 2009 4:21 AM

    Congratulations Daddy O!
    JoeMotion

    joe waller



    Jan 23 2009 6:42 AM

    Congrats!
    Mike

    Mike



    Jan 23 2009 4:01 AM

    Congratulations on those baby girls!
    Darius Minaee

    Darius Minaee



    Jan 14 2009 3:28 AM

    Brother Wicks. I'm gonna hit you up next week to geek.. (are you going to NAMM?). Regardless, I hope to see you soon. Happy New Year!
    -D
    717

    717



    Jan 8 2009 4:37 AM

    YO, watt must be really bummed about Ron A.
    that show Taxi got with Hell Ride is gonna be sicko.

    hope yer good. time to callibrate s-mom.

    -b-

    .
    Simon Lucas

    Simon Lucas



    Dec 28 2008 5:18 AM

    Yeah, what he said.
    Loren

    Loren



    Dec 28 2008 2:04 AM

    Hope you had an awesome Culver City Christmas.

    We missed the snow in Seattle.
    Queen Anne Hill would have been a blast.
    Robby Marshall

    Robby Marshall



    Dec 28 2008 1:04 AM

    i'm having trouble finding said favorite drummer. can you point me in the right direction?
    Jake Bergevin

    Jake Bergevin



    Dec 26 2008 5:53 AM

    Hey John,
    I've decided that Minnie Driver needs me in her backup band as singer/trumpeter. When you work this out for me, give me a shout. Oh ... and Merry Christmas!!!! Jake
    Fitz & The Tantrums

    Fitz & The Tantrums



    Dec 18 2008 11:24 PM

    for sure!!! can't wait to jam and get your ideas on all the other new ones to you haven't heard yet! Hope you have a great xmas!

    Fitz!
    camille Ollivier

    camille Ollivier



    Dec 17 2008 12:21 AM

    Sucess can be born to a chance meeting

    keep in touch
    Camille
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