Dylan Wissing

American drummer
Dylan Wissing
GenresRock, Pop, R&B
Occupation(s)Musician, Engineer
Instrument(s)Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Years active1994 - present
LabelsRCA, Def Jam, Warner Bros., Young Money, Roc-A-Fella
Websitedylanwissing.com
Musical artist

Dylan Wissing is an American drummer, percussionist and composer.

Biography

Wissing is best known for playing the "big drums" on Alicia Keys' Grammy Award-winning Number One Hit "Girl on Fire.[1] Besides recording records with artists such as Drake, Kanye West, Eminem and Jay-Z,[2] he was a constant member of the bands Skidmore Fountain and Johnny Socko.[3] The more he has worked with Maybach Music Group, Just Blaze and Saigon.[4] Wissing's song credits include 4 Grammy Award-nominations and 2 wins to date.[5] Wissing was featured in the New York Times for his meticulous session work in duplicating famous rhythms, notably the James Brown "Funky Drummer" beat. [6]

Discography

References

  1. ^ "Modern Drummer's Youtube Story"
  2. ^ "Article at Modern Drummer magazine"
  3. ^ "Allmusic credits"
  4. ^ "Drummersresource interview"
  5. ^ "Indie Studio Drummer News"
  6. ^ A Musician's White Whale: Perfectly Recreating the Funky Drummer Beat
  • dylanwissing.com Official Site