I record on a regular basis with (literally) the world's greatest songwriters, artists and session musicians as a drummer and percussionist! I also head up a world class session and showcase rhythm section called 'III KINGS'...
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Influences
Everyone who has ever beaten, struck, scraped, or shaken a percussion instrument and all of the creative souls they have performed with...
Sounds Like
Everything from leaves rustling to a thunderstorm...
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RICH REDMOND is a top call recording drummer/percussionist based in Nashville and Los Angeles. His versatile, dynamic, musical and rock solid drumming is the sound behind many of today's top talents. The world's leading producers, artists and songwriters call Rich for his infectious energy, outgoing personality, and musical versatility. Rich can learn songs, record drums and overdub percussion in record time! A huge collection of drums and percussion is available for YOUR recording session! Rich has toured and/or recorded with LIT, JASON ALDEAN, BRYAN ADAMS, JOHN ANDERSON, STEVE AZAR, MIRANDA LAMBERT, SUSAN ASHTON, LEE BRICE, THE ROADHAMMERS, DOC WALKER, JIM BRICKMAN, CATHERINE BRITT, BRITTONJACK, BROLLE, DEANA CARTER, CRYSTAL SCHAWANDA, ANITA COCHRAN, AMY DALLEY, CROSSIN' DIXON, AMBER DOTSON, EARL THOMAS CONLEY, THE EVINRUDES, ANDI GRIGGS, JEDD HUGHES, JEWEL, BIG KENNY, LALAINE, STAN LYNCH, LILA McCANN, MALIBU STORM, MINDY McCREADY, ROBBIE NEVIL, RANDY OWEN, VAUGHAN PENN, MICHAEL PETERSON, THE POINTER SISTERS, ASHLEY RAY, RONNA REEVES, REGINA REGINA, TIM RUSHLOW, JO-EL SONNIER, SPARKELDRIVE, MARTY STUART, PAM TILLIS, MEL TILLIS, LANE TURNER, GENE WATSON, EMILY WEST, HANK WILLIAMS III, LUCY WOODWARD, KATE AND KACEY, ROBIN WELTY, STEVE ALLEN, PHYLLIS DILLER and many others. Rich has worked with producers like MICHAEL KNOX, JUSTIN NIEBANK, PETER COLEMAN, JIM REILLEY, ROBERT REYNOLDS, PETER COLLINS, SCOTT SHERROD, ALECIA HOFFMAN, DEREK O' BRIEN, JUDE COLE, RANDY SCRUGGS, NICK TREVISICK, JEFF BALDING, BEN FOWLER, KEITH FOLLESE, ROGER NICHOLS, ROGERS MASSON, CHAD IRSCHICK, TERRY McBRIDE, JOHN MCBRIDE, GARY NICHOLSON, PAM, TILLIS, MATT SPICHER, DAVID Z, JAMES ACHOR, DEAN SAMS and many others.
Rich recorded all of the drums and percussion on JASON ALDEAN's (Broken Bow) debut record which is certified platinum, his gold certified sophomore release entitled "Relentless" and the brand new record entitled 'Wide Open'. So far, these records have yielded 7 top ten singles and 2 1 hits "Why", and "She's Country". The sound of Jason's records are being regarding as a unique new voice in the country landscape. Rich was part of this process since day one; playing countless showcases with Jason and recording all of his publishing demos for Warner Chappell Music. Jason was voted "Best Independent Artist" (Across ALL genres) by Billboard Magazine for 2007!!!
From 2002-2004 Rich was a member of the band RUSHLOW (Lyric Street) whose top 10 hit, "I Can't Be Your Friend Anymore" is still a re-current favorite on country radio. Rich visited 14 countries while touring with the band, visited every radio station in the US (literally) and experienced all of the trappings of a popular touring act.
Rich frequently records with the world's greatest songwriters like: Greg Barnhill, Keith and Adrienne Follese, Brian Davis, Arlis Albritton, Vicki McGehee, Brett Anderson, John Rich, Cliff Cody, Emily West, Justin Weaver, Chris Cavanaugh, Lindsey Grant, Jim Collins, Jennifer Day, Marv Green, Tom Douglas, Wendell Mobley, Danny Orton, Tim Nichols, Jason Scheff, Anthony Smith, Stephony Smith, Wade Kirby and MANY others. A complete list of these writers can be found at www.myspace.com/richredmond under his BLOGS archive.
Rich has appeared on The Academy of Country Music Awards, The Country Music Awards, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Tonight Show With Conan O Brien, The Craig Ferguson Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Good Morning America, The CMA Festival (on ABC), Fox and Friends, ESPN's Cold Pizza, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, The Bonnie Hunt Show, CMT's 'Cribs' and many others. Rich's grooves are also heard daily on mainstream and satellite radio networks.
Rich attended the University of North Texas where he received a Master's Degree in Music Education and Percussion. While there, he also played drums in the world renowned 1:00 Lab Band under Neil Slater and played percussion in the 2:00 Lab Band under Jim Riggs. Rich performed with RANDY BRECKER, LOU MARINI, BOB MINTZER, ANDY LAVERNE, FRANK MANTOOTH, TONY CAMPISE, DENNIS DiBLASIO, and BOB BECKER while attending this world class school. This amazing 'classical' training, combined with Rich's 'street' experience make for a lethal combination in the studio. An intense knowledge of styles and knowing 'what is right for the song', as well as highly developed reading skills and extreme versatility on ALL of the percussion instruments make for a 'one stop shopping' experience for producers, artists, songwriters and bands.
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Yo daddio!!! Gig was awesome, got your email....saw ya on the CMA's and was stoked! Thanks for the help. See you in a few weeks. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!!!
You were off the hook @ the CMA's last night..I loved your finale!!..You guys were the BEST! See ya soon, check out my new song, and Be safe on the road..God bless,Tammy
Richie Rich!!!! Man you rocked the other night!!! I've got another session in about 6 weeks, I'll be gettin' in touch!!!! Did you say you wanted a copy of the last one?
