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RODD BLAND
Blues / Funk / Rock

"HEAVY HANDED HEAVY FOOT DRUMMER AT YOUR SERVICE"



MEMPHIS
United States

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Last Login:  11/8/2009
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   RODD BLAND: General Info
Member Since9/22/2006
Band MembersSupporting cast: DW Drums, Pedals, & Hardware, Sabian Cymbals, ProMark Sticks, Remo Heads, various wrist band supports too!!!! Bobby Blue Bland 1975 B.B. King & Bobby Blue Bland Live in Memphis 1975 Bobby Blue Bland Ain't That Loving You 1977 Bobby Blue Bland Today I Started Loving You Again 1977 Bobby Blue Bland & B.B. King The Thrill Is Gone 1977 Chicago Soundstage Classic Bobby Blue Bland from Chicago 1981 part 3 Classic Bobby Blue Bland from Chicago 1981 part 2 Classic Bobby Blue Bland from Chicago 1981 part 1 Rodd Bland Drum Solo with Mercury Boulevard filmed at Rum Boogie: Bobby Blue Bland "Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone: Bobby Blue Bland w/special guest Kenny Neal Bobby Blue Bland w/special guest Kenny Neal part 2 TRIBUTE TO BOBBY BLAND Ozz, Zilla, & McNasty Hallloween Gig

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Pearl Jam Little Wing
InfluencesBobby Blue Bland, Kala, Mary Lee Bland, THE BLUES, B.B. King, Tony Coleman, Matt Sorum, Matt Cameron, John Jabo' Starks, Al Jackson, Howard Grimes, Elvin Jones, Tito Puente, Tony Williams, Peanie, Ziggaboo, John Bonham, Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, Sonny Emory, Tony Braunagel, Joe Morello, Joey Kramer, Sean Kinney, Gregg Kepplinger, Dennis Chambers, Wil Calhoun, Chad Smith, Neil Peart, Chad Gamble, Hot Cleveland, Steve Ferrone, Dave Abbruzzese, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, Sam Bryant, Chris Layton, Richie Hayward, Pete Mendillo, Hubert "the H-BOMB" Crawford, Cindy Blackman, Sheila E., Karen Carpenter, Kelvin Lee McNasty, Slash, Eugene Gales, Joe Duke, Zack Farley, Kirk Smithhart, Stacy Mitchhart
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Sounds LikeDr. Backbeat and Mr. Shuffle with serious amounts of intensity, strength, and good looks!!!!!
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 6 2009 9:00P
Flying Saucer (downtown) w/ Mercury Boulevard Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 9 2009 7:00P
Club 152 w/ Mercury Boulevard Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 10 2009 11:00P
Blue Monkey (midtown) w/ Rusty Lemmon Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 10 2009 11:00P
Blue Monkey (midtown) w/ Rusty Lemmon Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Blues City Cafe RKG Project Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 13 2009 10:00P
Blues City Cafe Rodd Bland & Friend’s Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 14 2009 10:00P
Blues City Cafe RKG Project Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 15 2009 8:00P
Rum Boogie Cafe Blake Ryan Band Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 16 2009 8:00P
Rum Boogie Cafe w/ Blake Ryan Band Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 17 2009 11:00P
Blue Monkey (midtown) w/ Rusty Lemmon Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
Hard Rock Casino w/ Rusty Lemmon Biloxi, Mississippi
Nov 21 2009 8:00P
Hard Rock Casino w/ Rusty Lemmon Biloxi, Mississippi
Nov 23 2009 7:00P
Club 152 w/ Mercury Boulevard Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 24 2009 11:00P
Blue Monkey (midtown) w/ Rusty Lemmon Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 25 2009 8:00P
Blues City Cafe RKG Project Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 27 2009 10:00P
Blues City Cafe w/ RKG Project Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 27 2009 10:00P
Blues City Cafe w/ RKG Project Memphis, Tennessee
Nov 28 2009 10:00P
Blues City Cafe w/ RKG Project Memphis, Tennessee

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   About RODD BLAND
Memphis born, Rodd Bland was destined to become a musician. Playing drums at the age of three rapidly developed into his passion. The passion, talent, and dedication that Rodd exudes comes directly from his father, blues legend Bobby Blue Bland. As a boy, Rodd often followed his father to rehearsals and concerts. His boyhood infatuation with the drums, led young Rodd into configuring pots and pans and anything else into make shift drum sets to play on. Growing tired of replacing battered items, Rodd’s father invested in his son’s future. Mr. Bland decided to purchase young Rodd a Slingerland drum set. Along with the drum set, Rodd began his training under John Jab O’ Starks, Harold “Peanie” Portier, and Tony Coleman. These gentlemen have all played with Bobby Blue Bland, B.B. King, and James Brown. At age five, Rodd made his professional debut playing drums along side Tony Coleman in the Bobby Blue Bland Orchestra. The mentorship young Rodd received eventually lead him to play more with his father, as well as with B.B. King, Mel Brown, Buddy Guy, Dr. John, Kim Wilson of the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Slash, Bobby Rush, and Johnnie Taylor. Rodd’s discipline combines strength and enthusiasm towards drumming. Other than Rodd’s teachers, his drumming style is inspired from different drummers such as Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Steve Ferrone, Matt Cameron, Matt Sorum, and Mitch Mitchell. Rodd is credited with variations of: heavy backbeats, consistent steady grooves, and a strong shuffle. Eclectically crossing over into various musical genres, Rodd demonstrates multiple ranges in blues, rock, jazz, r&b, funk, hip-hop, and country. Seasoned at a young age, Rodd’s solid musical foundation interacts with his real world experience. Young and grown, Rodd has toured internationally with his father. As a grown man, Rodd has been on the road and blessed with associations of many diverse artists. These affiliations include: Van Morrison, Ray Charles, Babyface, Carl Thomas, John Lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Little Feat. Additionally, Rodd has appeared on Austin City Limits and VH1’s Route 97 festival both with Bobby Blue Bland, WREG’s Live at Nine with the Corey Osborn Band and most recently with the Kirk Smithhart Band. Rodd’s versatility has extended to the Eugene Gales Real Blues Project, Preston Shannon & the B.B. King All-Star Band, James Govan and the Boogie Blues Band, as well other Memphis artists. As a Memphis native, Rodd pays homage to his Memphis musical roots. Rodd’s exclusive expression is executed aggressively with dynamics, using boundless invention and all available means. Rodd’s improvision and energy sparks from equal ties to blues, soul, rock, and funk. Rodd’s style has been crafted, covering everything from Bobby Bland to the Van Halen. While demonstrating due appreciation of each song’s origin, Rodd’s arrangements and interpretations showcase his talent with his own artistic twist. The seeds of his enduring talent are sown deep in the blues and extend out to many genres. Rodd’s first passion remains with the blues and extends with each experience in various genres. The diversity that structures Rodd’s background makes him an accredited artist amongst the musical community. AS OF SPRING 2008 RODD HAS OFFICIALLY BECOME THE DRUMMER FOR MERCURY BOULEVARD. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

   


   


   


   


   


   


   


   


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Nov 5 2009 3:46 PM

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Crystal

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Oct 27 2009 5:50 PM

May you have your feet on the ground, your heart in the stars and clarity in your mind.

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Oct 22 2009 8:03 PM

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Thanks for taking the time to stop by and listen to our tunes. 
We’ve got lots of new music and exciting plans for the rest of the year so keep checking back for updates. 

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Stanley Abernathy

Stanley Abernathy



Oct 10 2009 5:02 AM

HEY MAN!! THANKS,THAT WAS A GOOD NIGHT!! WHATSUP???
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☠ D Andy J ☠



Oct 8 2009 6:40 PM

Thanx 4 the add!!! Greetings from Italy,Ciao Memphis!!!
Drum Lessons

Drum Lessons



Oct 3 2009 6:31 AM

Thank you for the friendship, to your continued success, kindest regards, Dublin Phil ;;
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Sep 29 2009 2:37 AM

Hi RODD BLAND! "Meet the Meatbats," the debut release from Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith's new group is a TOP 10 Jazz/Funk Album on iTunes! The CD is a sexy and loud, sonic funk experience that fuses together styles as diverse as funk, punk and 70's R&B! GET IT NOW ON ITUNES, along with Free banner and wallpapers downloads on the MySpace page! Please help spread the word with your friends and thanks for supporting Chad Smith's Bombastic Meatbats!!!

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Sep 14 2009 5:23 PM

Rodd, Thank you for the add. New websites and shows posted. Orgone
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Malika

Malika



Sep 10 2009 6:33 AM

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Tom Fuller Band

Tom Fuller Band



Sep 8 2009 7:05 PM

Hey there. Thank you for adding us! What do you think of our music? : ) Hope you are having a good day thanks again. -Tom
Neal

Neal Barbieri



Sep 1 2009 1:13 AM

Ciao,RODD    
Thank you for the add and the friendship.    
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,
compliments  ..really.  you are one of my prefeitis,
I feel great admiration for you,
I hope to listen soon to you, in italy ..
all the best.. from italy..and good life.. every day
neal
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Aug 31 2009 9:00 PM

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STEVE

STEVE



Aug 31 2009 8:00 PM

Thanks for the add......it was fun talking "drums" with you this past weekend ....you are a consummate professional .....I hope that you continue to be blessed ... PEACE
Dauson

Dauson



Aug 28 2009 10:55 PM

It was good to see you too. You're looking good! Take care Shake. --Bake
Klash Drum Company

Klash Drum Company



Aug 24 2009 10:31 PM

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