Kenny Aronoff Explained

Kenny Aronoff
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:Kenneth D. Aronoff
Birth Date:7 March 1953[1]
Birth Place:Albany, New York, U.S.[2]
Occupation:Drummer
Years Active:1979–present
Associated Acts:John MellencampJohn Fogerty

Kenneth D. Aronoff (born March 7, 1953) is an American drummer originally from Massachusetts. He has played in backing bands for singers such as John Mellencamp and John Fogerty, plus session work on many albums and TV shows.[3] He has taught drumming at the college level and owns a recording studio as well. His drumming skills have been recognized by magazines such as Rolling Stone and Modern Drummer.

Early life

Aronoff was born to a Jewish family and grew up in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.[4] [5] He developed an interest in music at an early age and gravitated to the drums as "drumming was one hundred percent energy."[6] [7] [8] He studied classical music in college both at the University of Massachusetts and Indiana University where he graduated in 1976. Many classical orchestras offered him a timpani percussion position which he declined in order to study jazz and fusion drum set work, before joining some bands in Indiana.

Career

In 1980, Aronoff joined John Cougar's band, and remained for 17 years.[9]

Throughout his career, Aronoff has toured or recorded with such artists as Gorky Park, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Seger, Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, Joe Cocker, Michelle Branch, Tony Iommi, Melissa Etheridge, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lynyrd Skynyrd, BoDeans, Joe Satriani and Jon Bon Jovi.[10]

Kenny Aronoff has played drums for John Fogerty live and on records since 1996.[11]

Aronoff was Associate Professor of Percussion at Indiana University from 1993 to 1997. Each year, The Aronoff Percussion Scholarship is awarded to an Indiana University percussion student.[12] [13] [14]

Kenny Aronoff was an inaugural member of the Independent Music Awards' 2001 first Annual IMA judging panel to support independent artists.[15] He performed at the Kennedy Center Honors from 2008 to 2014. On January 26, 2014, Aronoff performed at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards with Ringo Starr.[16]

Aronoff joined Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in the CBS special , that aired on February 9, 2014.[17]

He owns Uncommon Studios L.A.[18] [19]

Recognition

On March 31, 2016, Rolling Stone ranked Kenny Aronoff number 66 of the 100 greatest drummers of all time. The magazine wrote, "With a sixth sense for what makes music pop and the patience to take direction, he's ended up as a go-to studio beatsmith for the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, John Fogerty, Sting, the Smashing Pumpkins, Lady Gaga and tons more."[20]

Modern Drummer named Kenny Aronoff the "#1 Pop/Rock Drummer and #1 Studio Drummer" for five consecutive years.[21] [22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Castiglioni . Bernhard . Kenny Aronoff profile . Drummerworld . March 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230302215501/https://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Kenny_Aronoff.html . March 2, 2023 . live.
  2. Web site: Kenny Aronoff: Part I – Interviews – The Black Page. Theblackpage.net. September 9, 2016. August 28, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170828145301/https://www.theblackpage.net/interviews/kenny-aronoff-part-1. dead.
  3. Web site: Kenny Aronoff Is the Most Famous Drummer You've Never Heard Of. Herzog. Kenny. December 9, 2015. esquire.com. September 3, 2016.
  4. Web site: Lefsetz . Bob . The Kenny Aronoff Book . The Big Picture . January 14, 2017 . March 10, 2023.
  5. Web site: Rock Stars From Stockbridge. Provenz. Jessica. October 2015. Berkshire Townvibe. September 3, 2016.
  6. Web site: Kenny Aronoff – Drummer For Everyone . Glide Magazine . January 10, 2012. September 3, 2016.
  7. Web site: Burr . Bill . Bill Burr's Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 3-1-18 . March 1, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20220428035127/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spyOkihUT1s&t=8m58s . April 28, 2022. bot: unknown . 08:58 . billburr.com . March 10, 2023.
  8. Web site: Rogovoy . Seth . For Kenny Aronoff, music and sports are all about teamwork . The Rogovoy Report . November 18, 2002. March 10, 2023.
  9. Web site: Kenny Aronoff Interview. Wardlaw. Matt. February 13, 2014. Ultimate Classic Rock. September 3, 2016.
  10. Web site: Kenny Aronoff . Drummer World . January 10, 2022.
  11. Web site: Kenny Aronoff on drumming with John Fogerty, John Mellencamp. June 28, 2010.
  12. Web site: Kenny Aronoff. September 25, 2022. Drummerworld.com. en.
  13. Web site: The Stone Age Institute Musicians: Kenny Aronoff. September 25, 2022. Stoneageinstitute.org. en.
  14. Web site: Aronoff Percussion Scholarship. September 25, 2022. music.indiana.edu. en.
  15. Web site: Past Judges . Independent Music Awards . October 2, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110713024722/http://www.independentmusicawards.com/ima_new/pastjudges.asp . July 13, 2011 .
  16. Web site: Musician Kenny Aronoff Born To Beat The Drums. September 25, 2022. holycitysinner.com. March 7, 2019 . en.
  17. Web site: Pop and Rock Drummer Kenny Aronoff. September 25, 2022. indianapublicmedia.org. en.
  18. Web site: Uncommon Studios. Uncommonstudiosla.com. October 22, 2022.
  19. Web site: Kenny Aronoff keeps time with Al Pacino in upcoming film. September 25, 2022. Indystar.com. en.
  20. Web site: 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time. September 25, 2022. Rollingstone.com. March 31, 2016 . en.
  21. Web site: Kenny Aronoff. September 25, 2022. Moderndrummer.com. en.
  22. Web site: Cool Show: Keep time with rock drummer Kenny Aronoff. September 25, 2022. Desmoinesregister.com. en.