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KELLY PALETTA Kelly's drumming addiction began in the mid seventies. At 10 years old, desperately wanting to imitate the older brother that he idolized, he signed up for Mr. Childers' beginning band at Tonalea elementary school in Scottsdale, AZ. Not long after that the older brother was able to kick the drum habit but Kelly remains hopelessly addicted. Aside from the esteemed Mr. Childers, Kelly has also studied with: Dan Tomlinson, Gary Cook, Ted Connell, Jeff Hamilton, Alex Acuna, George Marsh, Ed Soph and Peter Erskine. He has published articles in Modern Drummer and has performed and recorded in various styles including: jazz, rock, reggae, country western and more. Kelly attended the University of Arizona on a music scholarship and was a member of the Disney All American College Band in 1986. Over the years he has performed with: Andy Narrell, Pete Christlieb, Bobby Shew, Abel and Allen Reggae Review, Riddim Fashion, Island Time Steel Drum Band, Eagle Creek Band and The Herbivores. Kelly currently resides in Newcastle, WA with a wife, a kid (and one on the way), two cats, and a mother-in-law who thinks that he is "peachy." Kelly's drum addiction continues. His latest fix includes hits of Gretsch, Camco, Zildjian, Paiste, Sabian, Pintech, Roland, Alesis and LP. Back |
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