Kenny Arnoff
Kenny Aronoff is one of the world’s most influential drummers and percussionists. Named “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” by Rolling Stone and #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and #1 Studio Drummer for five years by Modern Drummer, he’s worked with EVERYONE from John Mellencamp,
The Rolling Stones, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Ringo
Starr, Sting, Lady Gaga, and pages more!
His unique sound has been instrumental on over 60 Grammy-nominated or awarded recordings.
And he earned signature gear including Vic Firth drumsticks, and Kenny Aronoff Trackmaster signature snare drums, et al.
Kenny is a sought after motivational speaker, and author of Sex, Drums, Rock ‘n’ Roll! The
Hardest Hitting Man in Show Business. He joined the John Mellencamp band in 1980 recording 10 albums and touring with him over a 17-year period. Kenny’s innovative style and solid backbeat became
the driving force behind Mellencamp’s long run of definitive hit records in the 80s & 90s.