Desmond Davis

Desmond Davis

Desmond Davis

Mickey Guyton

Desmond Davis

Mickey Guyton

Country:   United States Category:   DRUMSET ARTISTS

Overview

Desmond Davis the "BlackDrumHippie", is a versatile drummer hailing from the west side of Chicago who has developed a talent and passion for playing drums for over twenty years. Desmond honed his skills in the Baptist church playing gospel music however; he is well-rounded with the ability to play just about any genre known. Those genres include but are not limited to; rock, pop, country, hip-hop, jazz, R&B, reggae, funk, and blues.

 

With growing notoriety, Desmond has played & shared the with countless artists including Stellar & Grammy Award nominated gospel artist Johnathan McReynolds, Stellar & Grammy Award winning gospel artist Donald Lawerence, Stellar Award nominated gospel artist Todd Dulaney, Grammy nominated artist and TV One's R&B Divas star Syleena Johnson, and Grammy Award winning Hip-hop artist Rhymefest.

 

Currently the "BlackDrumHippie" is the musical director for Atlantic Records rising ghetto gospel rapper Sir the Baptist. He has played many venues during his career with the recent pleasure of playing on Emmy Award nominated late night talk show NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers with Sir the Baptist and in one of the world's largest musical festivals; Lollapalooza with soul and pop artist Janelle Kroll.

 

As of late Desmond has continued to record and tour with more dates forthcoming.

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Equipment Configuration

Tour Kit 2019

Reference Series
Crystal Rain


8x7 tom
10x8 tom
12x8 tom
16x16 floor tom
22x18 bass drum
20x14 gong drum

14x5 Reference 20ply snare drum
14x6.5 Hybrid Exotic kapur/fiberglass snare drum

 

Hardware

P2050C Redline Eliminator single pedal

H2050 Redline Eliminator hh stand

B1030 boom stands

S1030 Snare Stand