Matt Scurfield | |
Birth Place: | Sarnia, Ontario, Canada |
Birth Date: | 10 March 1976 |
Genre: | Rock |
Occupation: | Musician |
Instrument: | Drums |
Years Active: | 1998 - present |
Associated Acts: | Gary Hoey, Joe Stump, Lita Ford, Firewind,Event,Jaye Foucher |
Matthew Robert Scurfield (born March 10, 1976, in Sarnia, Ontario) is a Canadian-born American musician and songwriter from Massachusetts. He is a drummer and a notable figure in the progressive rock scene. His professional work includes studio work, touring and live performances. Matt Scurfield has recorded and/or toured with Jaye Foucher, Joe Stump, Event, Matahari, Gus G, Lita Ford, Gary Hoey, Chad Hollister Band, and Sonic Joyride
Scurfield graduated in 1998, with a degree in Professional Music,[1] from Berklee College of Music. Scurfield's drumming style, influenced by the likes of Queensrÿche and Iron Maiden, embraces linear drumming, double bass styles, and masterfully employs basic techniques developed through three years of Drum Corps. In between touring and studio projects Matt is a private instructor at Centre Street Drums in Taunton, Massachusetts.