Rodney Howard
Avril Lavigne - United States

Overview

A veteran of the New York City musical landscape, Rodney's reputation is sterling. His wildly varying experiences in many musical worlds have brought him to arenas, recording studios and television worldwide. His love and genuine passion shines through in his dynamic live performances, and his versatility has sparked demand from today's recording artists.

After recording and touring with J Records artist Gavin Degraw on the platinum-selling album "Chariot", he went on to record and tour with the critically acclaimed Regina Spektor. 2007 saw him joining the Pop Punk princess Avril Lavigne for a world tour (over 120 shows and 55 television shows in 29 countries) supporting her multi-platinum release "The Best Damn Thing", recording "Control Room Live" EP and live concert DVD, "Live In Toronto", released in late 2008.

Currently on tour supporting the next Gavin DeGraw release, "Free", look for Rodney in the U.S. and Europe with Gavin in beginning in early 2009.

Other diverse credits include Joan Jett, Sebastian Bach, Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer Ben E. King, Oz Noy, The New York Horns, Carson Daly Show,V John Patitucci and Micheal Pope (Chick Corea), Chris Botti & Jeffery Lee Campbell (Sting), Lenny Pickett (Tower of Power), Jeff Kazee (Bon Jovi) , G.E. Smith (Saturday Night Live), Tom Barney, Ted Baker & Cornelius Bumpus (Steely Dan), Steve Augeri (Journey), Lorenza Ponce (Sheryl Crow), (David Bowie Producer) Tony Visconti, Mark Rivera, Tommy Burns & Crystal Talifero (Billy Joel), as well as New York City Broadway shows The Lion King, Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Little Shop of Horrors, Saturday Night Fever & The Rocky Horror Show. 

Rodney LOVES (and endorses) PEARL drums, SABIAN cymbals and sounds, VIC FIRTH drumsticks/brushes/rods & mallets, Factory Metal Percussion,  and REMO drumheads.

When not touring and reading Daredevil, Powers, or Captain America, Rodney records in New York & L.A.

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