Kenny Aronoff

Kenny Aronoff is an American drummer.[3]

Kenny Aronoff
2005
Background information
BornAlbany, New York, United States[1][2]
GenresRock
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1976–present
Associated actsJohn Mellencamp
Websitekennyaronoff.com

Early life

Aronoff grew up in Stockbridge, Massachusetts[4] He developed an interest in music at an early age and gravitated to the drums as "drumming was one hundred percent energy".[5] Aronoff earned three athletic letters in high school playing lacrosse, ski team and soccer.[6]

Career

In 1980 Aronoff joined John Cougar's band, and remained for 17 years.[7]

Throughout his career, Aronoff has toured or recorded with such artists as the Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Seger, Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, Michelle Branch, Tony Iommi, Melissa Etheridge and Jerry Lee Lewis.[8]

Aronoff was an inaugural member of the Independent Music Awards' 2001 1st Annual IMA judging panel to support independent artists.[9]

He owns Uncommon Studios L.A.[10]

References
  1. "Kenny Aronoff profile". drummerworld.com. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
  2. "Kenny Aronoff: Part I - Interviews - The Black Page". www.theblackpage.net. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  3. Herzog, Kenny (December 9, 2015). "Kenny Aronoff Is the Most Famous Drummer You've Never Heard Of". esquire.com. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
  4. Provenz, Jessica (October 2015). "Rock Stars From Stockbridge". Berkshire Townvibe. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
  5. "Kenny Aronoff - Drummer For Everyone - Glide Magazine". 2012-01-30. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
  6. "Bill Burr's podcast, TAMMP, 3-1-18 with Kenny Aronoff". billburr.com. 2018-03-01. Event occurs at 08:58. Archived from the original on 2021-12-12. Retrieved 2018-03-03.
  7. Wardlaw, Matt (February 13, 2014). "Kenny Aronoff Interview". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
  8. "Kenny Aronoff". Drummer World. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  9. "Past Judges". Independent Music Awards. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
  10. "Uncommon Studios LA - Kenny's Place".
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