Kenny Aronoff
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Kenny Aronoff (born March 7, 1953) is an American drummer who is a noted session musician and has played with a wide array of rock bands.
After graduating from Indiana University in 1976, Aronoff passed on several symphony orchestra offers and decided to head for the East Coast where he studied drum set in Boston and New York. During this time he began to concentrate on jazz and fusion music, and in 1977 he returned to Bloomington, Indiana and spent several years in a popular local band, playing throughout the Midwest. In 1980 he joined John Mellencamp's band, recording 10 albums and touring with him over a 17-year period.
Aside from his work with Mellencamp, he is probably well-known for his work with John Fogerty, but has also played with other musicians such as Melissa Etheridge,Jon Bon Jovi, Michelle Branch, Joe Cocker,Trey Anastasio, Richard Thompson, Meat Loaf, Willie Nelson, The Rolling Stones, Alanis Morissette, Bob Segar, Melissa Etheridge, Elton John, Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Waylon Jennings, Bonnie Raitt, Mick Jagger, Alice Cooper, Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Tony Iommi, and alternative rock group The Smashing Pumpkins for one tour.
In the mid-80's, Kenny began to develop an enormously successful career as a studio musician, playing on hundreds of records with renown artists. Kenny has also performed live and toured worldwide with many artists.
Kenny's Set-Up
Tama Starclassic Maple or Starclassic Performer
18x22" Bass Drum
9x10" Tom Tom
11x12" Tom Tom
13x14" Tom Tom
15x16" Tom Tom
5x14" Snare Drum (KA145)
4x12" Snare Drum
Zildjian Cymbals
13" Mastersound Hi-Hats
14" Mastersound Hi-Hats
12" Remix Crash With 10" A or K Splash
2x 18" A Custom Projection or A Medium Crash
21" Rock Ride
20" K Crash Ride
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