Herman Matthews
American drummer and composer known for session and touring work with Tower of Power, Kenny Loggins, and Tom Jones.
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Herman Matthews, an American drummer and composer born on December 28, 1960, has spent nearly three decades anchoring pop, rock, jazz, soul, R&B, and funk bands. He started playing drums at age seven and has worked as a session and touring musician for Tower of Power, Kenny Loggins, and Tom Jones for over seven years. His first solo album, Home At Last, came out in 2007. Matthews also played in the house band for the television show In Living Color, and his music has appeared in movie and TV soundtracks.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 28 December 1960
- Birthplace
- Houston, Texas
- Genre
- Rock
- blues
- jazz
- R&B
- funk
- Occupation
- Musician
- Drummer
- Percussionist
- Instrument
- Drums, Percussion
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Background
Matthews replaced drummer Jay Bellerose for the Hugh Laurie 2013–2014 World Tour. His first gig with the Copper Bottom Band was for the PBS broadcast 'Live On The Queen Mary' on August 3, 2013. Laurie's 2013 album Didn't It Rain peaked at #21 on the Billboard 200 and was #1 on Billboard's Top Blues Albums. Matthews's solo CD Home At Last features the title track, which was used in an episode of the Fox crime/drama K-VILLE starring Anthony Anderson and Cole Hauser. The album was recorded at Ned's Studio in Los Angeles, mastered by Simon Rhodes at Abbey Road Studios, and dedicated to Clifton 'Red' Matthews and Herman Leslie Matthews Jr. Matthews has worked with artists including Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock, Carole King, John Mayall, Spencer Davis, Edgar Winter, Luther Vandross, Bob James, Bobby Kimball, George Duke, Kirk Whalum, Eric Burdon & The Animals, David Foster, Michael McDonald, Michael Bolton, Patti Austin, Robin Thicke, Angela Winbush, The Isley Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, and Richard Marx.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Herman Matthews born?
Herman Matthews was born on 28 December 1960 in Houston, Texas.
What does Herman Matthews do?
Herman Matthews is a musician, drummer and Percussionist.
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