“Determined,
talented, driven, passionate” …these are just a few of the adjectives people
use to describe this multifaceted percussionist. A professional musician since
1972, Doane Perry has been called one of the most prolific and versatile
drummers in contemporary music.
His
career spans over 28 years with the internationally acclaimed progressive rock
band Jethro Tull, incorporating 18 world tours, countless records, videos, and DVDs,
and a Grammy. As a performer, composer or producer, he has appeared on more
than 100 records to date, many of which have attained gold or multi-platinum
status, and on numerous #1 records in multiple genres. He has worked in the
recording studios of New York, Los Angeles, Sydney, and London. And as an
author, he has been a featured writer for musical magazines, anthologies, book
publications, websites, CD liner notes, Jethro Tull concert programs, four
treasure hunts and one crossword puzzle!
Perry’s
love not just for music but also for literature and learning had him attending
Browning, St. Bernard’s, and Collegiate Schools in New York City. He also spent
a brief time at New York University, and was part of extension programs at The
New School, Rutgers, Julliard…anytime his busy music schedule would permit and
immersed himself in private musical studin Jazz and Orchestral Percussion.
