Drew Hester | |
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| Born | (1969-08-26)August 26, 1969 (age 55) |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Website | Drew Hester on Facebook |
Drew Hester (born August 26, 1969) is adrummer,percussionist, andrecord producer, winning twoGrammy Awards withFoo Fighters. He has played withJoe Walsh (1999—2016) on drums,Stevie Nicks (2017–present) on drums,Beck (2014) on drums/percussion,Jewel (2006—2007) on drums,Foo Fighters (2005—2014) on percussion,Chicago (2009—2012) on drums and percussion,Lisa Marie Presley (2002—2006) on drums,Common Sense (1992—2005) on drums,Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders on drums and percussion, and with many others.
In 2006, Hester toured with theFoo Fighters on their AFOOSTIC tour and playedpercussion on their live album and DVDSkin and Bones. Hester also produced the 2006 self-titled album ofTaylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, and was also given credit for mixing the album. Hester also performs on the songs "It's Ok Now", "End Of The Line", "You Drive Me Insane" (percussion), "Better You Than Me" (handclaps and percussion), "Walking Away" (piano) and "Running In Place" (drums).
In 2008, Hester was given credit for mixing and as an engineer on the Foo Fighters single "The Pretender", the first off of their albumEchoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. He is also credited for playing percussion on the songs "Come Alive", "Let it Die", "Cheer Up, Boys (Your Make Up Is Running)", "Long Road to Ruin" and "Summer's End".[1] In 2008, the Foo Fighters won two Grammys for Best Rock Album and for Best Hard Rock Performance.
In addition, Hester plays drums atSaddleback Church inOrange County, California.
In January 2009, Hester joined Chicago on drums whileTris Imboden was undergoing medical treatment. Hester played drums on the 2009Chicago &Earth, Wind and Fire tour. After Imboden returned to active duty, Hester remained part of the band on percussion. In 2012, he departed to rejoinJoe Walsh and ex-Santana playerWalfredo Reyes Jr. assumed that role.
Hester endorses EvansDrum Heads.[2]
| Band Name | Album Title | Year | Roles | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Sense | Live at the Belly Up | 1993 | Drums | |
| Common Sense | State of the Nation | 1999 | Drums | |
| Common Sense | self-titled | 2002 | Drums | |
| Foo Fighters | One by One | 2002 | Percussion | |
| Songseeker | Purpose Driven | 2002 | Drums | |
| Common Sense | Don't Look Back | 2003 | Drums | |
| Bill Madden | Samsara's Grip | 2004 | Drums | |
| Lisa Marie Presley | Now What | 2005 | Percussion | [3] |
| Foo Fighters | In Your Honor | 2005 | Percussion | |
| Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders | self-titled | 2006 | Drums, Percussion, Producer, Engineer and Mixing | |
| Leah Shafer | Her Other Life | 2006 | Drums, Percussion, Producer, Engineer and Mixing | |
| Foo Fighters | Skin and Bones | 2006 | Percussion/Vibes | |
| Justin Adams | Less Like Me | 2007 | Drums, Percussion, Producer, Engineer and Mixing | |
| Foo Fighters | Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace | 2007 | Percussion | |
| Daniel Powter | Under the Radar | 2008 | Percussion | |
| Tony Guerrero | Apasionado | 2008 | Vibes | |
| Taylor Hawkins And The Coattail Riders | Red Light Fever | 2010 | Producer and Percussion | |
| Chicago | O Christmas Three | 2011 | Percussion, Mixing | |
| Foo Fighters | Wasting Light | 2011 | Percussion |
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