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BIRTHDATE:
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October
9, 1984
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RESIDENCE:
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Hinesville,
Georgia
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FAMILY:
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Parents
- Anthony & Gail
Brother - Calvin
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QUOTE:
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"Be
cool, Stay in school!"
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CURRENT
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PAST BANDS:
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The
Tony Royster Jr. Band, LazyEye, Imajin
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HOBBIES:
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Football,
Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Marching Band, Horseback
riding, Bowling
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COMMUNITY
SERVICE:
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Raised
money for Special Olympics, active member for D.A.R.E.
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AWARDS:
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Has
won numerous talent shows worldwide, Appearances at
NAMM and PASIC, Natl. Guitar Center drum-off winner
(at ll yrs. old!)
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OTHER
AWARDS:
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Honor
roll student,
"Perfect Score" in YABA Bowling Tournament
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NOTED
SHOWS:
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Jenny
Jones, Montreal Drum Fest, Modern Drummer 10th Anniv.
Drum Festival, Nickelodeon house band, Florida Drum
Expo, NAMM, PASIC, Grammy Awards, BET Awards, VH1, David
Letterman Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Music,
Inc., Downbeat, Modern Drummer, Atlanta Journal Constitution
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INFLUENCES:
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Dennis
Chambers, Billy Cobham, Omar Hakim, Buddy Rich, Steve
Smith, Frank Briggs, Akira Jimbo, and Chad Smith.
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Tony
Royster Jr. Bio
Tony
Royster Jr.
is only 23 years old
and has been playing drums since the age of 3. Often referred
to as a "prodigy" by his fans, he has participated
in numerous drummer events and contests worldwide including
the 1995 Guitar Center National Drum-Off competition in Hollywood,
CA which he won at the ripe old age of 11!
Tony is becoming accustomed to high-profile performances
that include TV's Nickelodeon House Band (lead by Paul Shaffer
of the David Letterman show), the Jenny Jones show, the 42nd
Annual Grammy Awards show, and an international tour in 2001
as the drummer for #1 selling Asian artist, Hikaru Utada.
Additionally, he is regularly invited to perform at prestigious
events worldwide such as PASIC (Percussive Arts Society International
Convention), Modern Drummer Festival, the Montreal Drumfest,
and the Florida Drum Expo.
Proficient
in numerous styles, Tony excels at Funk, R&B, Latin,
Rock, and Jazz. He has performed alongside such notable drummers
as Dennis Chambers, Billy Cobham, Steve Smith, Sheila E.,
and veteran drummer Chester Thompson. He has also graced the
stage with legendary musician's Branford Marsalis, Paul Shaffer,
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, among others.
Tony
Royster Jr. was voted #1 Up and Coming Drummer by Modern
Drummer magazine 2000 readers' poll and has been voted #2
in the UK 2001 readers' poll. He has appeared on the cover
of the millennium issue of Modern Drummer magazine with Dennis
Chambers and continues to receive high marks that earn him
endorsements with companies such as DW Drums, Zildjian Cymbals,
Vic Firth sticks, Evans drumheads, LP percussion, Drumframe,
Shure microphones, Warner Bros. Publications, HQ percussion
products, Drumometer, and Specialty Cases.
Tony's
talents have carried him across the globe to Europe, Japan,
and Asia but in 2001 he achieved substantial international
acclaim with the Warner Brothers video release of, "Common
Ground", featuring Tony with his mentor, and favorite
drummer, Dennis Chambers.
Most
importantly, Tony is a positive role model for all kids.
His motto is "Be cool, stay in school" and he sets
the standard for personal achievement among his peers.
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Tony
Royster Jr. News
Tony is always up to something new, so be sure to check
this spot often for the latest drumming news on what Tony
is doing, where he is playing, and more!
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Tony
Royster, Jr. switches to Sabian Cymbals
- SABIAN is pleased to welcome Tony Royster Jr.
to its International Artist Program. Royster,
a prodigious young talent who won the Guitar Center
Drum Off competition at the age of eleven, released
his first DVD at 14, and was honored by readers
of Modern Drummer magazine - even appearing on
the cover of the magazine's millennium issue -
is now, at 23, touring with mega-star Jay Z.
"HHX
cymbals are my sound," commented Royster.
"I love the smooth responses of the Evolutions,
the hot tone of the Xtreme and Legacy crashes,
and the multi-hole design and wicked sound of
the O-Zone, which is the real kicker! With SABIAN
I've found a great range of sounds that cover
everything from hip-hop and heavy metal to jazz
and fusion. I didn't know it before, but I know
it now; SABIAN has it all."
Added Christian Stankee, SABIAN artist relations
manager (USA): "Tony Royster Jr. is one of
the hottest young drummers on the planet. Not
only can he play, he can groove, which is why
he's so popular at drumming events and, even at
his young age, he's playing serious gigs such
as Jay Z. Tony is a great modern drummer and a
perfect player for SABIAN."
Following the Heart of the City Tour, which sees
Jay Z touring with Mary J. Blige featuring drummer
Rex Hardy, Royster will commence production of
his third instructional DVD, which follows Common
Ground and Pure
Energy. A popular attraction at the Montreal
DrumFest, the Modern Drummer Festival and PASIC,
Royster will also continue to perform at clinics
and events. (May 12, 2008)
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Tony
Royster, Jr. DVD "Pure Energy"
- Tony Royster's follow up to his hit video "Common
Ground" is nothing but pure energy! Overhead
camera angles capture every fill as Tony and band
weave their way through several musical styles
from R&B to fusion, jazz and rock, it's all
here. Hip hop, drummer superstar, Nisan Stewart
(Missy Elliott, Toni Braxton) joins in as the
two solo side by side, then rap about their influences
and discuss the finer points of laying it down.
Next, Tony breaks down his hand and foot technique,
demonstrates his fluid soloing style and talks
gear, all in high definition and 5.1 surround.
Get Pure Energy and get ready to take your drumming
to the next level. Click
Here to Buy DVD
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Tony
Royster Jr Signature Drumsticks - Vic Firth,
releases the new Tony Royster Jr. Signature DrumStick.
A spin off of the old SD4 Combo, but now in a hickory
wood. A great all-around stick for rock, jazz, latin
and funk. Please see your local dealer.
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Tony
Royster Jr. Tours with Rapper Jay-Z
- Tony lends his talents to industry mogul, JAY-Z.
See scheduled performances in Tony's
Shows Section.
- Tony
Royster Jr. Joins Rock Band - Tony Royster Jr.
is now with rock group, LazyEye. Check 'em out!
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Tony
Royster Jr. Tours with En Vogue - Tony is spending
much of his 2006 summer accompanying pop legends,
En Vogue on their international concert tour.
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Tony
Royster Jr. works with Imajin - Tony is now
the drummer for, Imajin, New Flava. Check out this
awesome band.
- Tony
Royster education plans -
College plans include the University of North Florida.
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Tony
Royster Jr. works with phenom Bass Player -
Tony has been jamming with 17 year old bass player
phenom, Jon Reshard. Further collaboration is to
be expected from these two incredible young players.
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Tony
Royster Jr. wins Jazz Music Award - Awards!
- Drummer Tony Royster Jr. walked away with the
"Louis Armstrong Jazz Award" for outstanding
achievement this year on his instrument. This prestigious
award recognizes superior musicianship, character,
and individual creativity. If that weren't enough,
he also received a "Senior Award" for
his accomplishments in band.
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Tony
Royster Jr. plays Zildjian Cymbals - Tony has
recently been playing the Zildjian "FAST CRASH"
line of cymbals.
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Tony
Royster Jr. wins Modern Drummer Awards - #1
Up & Coming Drummer - Modern Drummer 2000 and
2001
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Tony
Royster Jr. bowls a Perfect Game - Tony bowls
a PERFECT SCORE (A 300!!) in his YABA bowling league.
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Tony
Royster, Jr. DVD "Common Ground" - Don't
miss Tony's spectacular Warner Brothers video
, where he performs with legendary funk drummer
Dennis Chambers and master drummer / innovator,
Billy Cobham.
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