Eddie Drayton began working in the L.A. music scene, his work ranging from radio voiceover commercials, drum and dance ensembles, animated kid shows for Saban Entertainment (Battle Tech, Power Rangers, and the Mouse and The Monster), and playing in several of the best house bands in town. His work includes performing and/or recording with such artists and producers as Gerald LeVert, David Rudder, Calypso Rose, Maxx Benitt, Rick James, Gap Band, Ivan Neville, Preston Smith, Robert Grenich, Jeff Kashiwa, Antonio Banderas, Ricky Martin, Charo, Jackie DeShannon, Beth Hart, Antigone Rising, Oliver Lieber, Desmond Childs, Jerry Goldsmith. Currently, Eddie is the drummer for Los Angeles based Soul and R&B group The People’s Choice Band and continues to play percussion in all different settings. Most recently recorded on the new fdeluxe CD produced by Oliver Lieber.

THE BACKSTORY

BORN IN:
Bayonne, New Jersey
LIVES IN:
Los Angeles, California
 DRUMMING SINCE:
1972
CURRENT PROJECT(S):
The Peoples Choice Band; Panjive; Urban Expression.

THE INSIDE SCOOP

BIGGEST INFLUENCE(S):
My Grandmother, Dennis Delucia, Steve Gadd, Ralph MacDonald.
FAVORITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON:
"AM Static" by Fdeluxe
FAVORITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON:
“Aja" - Steely Dan
CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
2 month Latin American Tour with the Scott Wilkie Band;  Performing and recording with Rick James.

THE GON BOPS SKINNY

FAVORITE GON BOPS INSTRUMENT:
Gon Bops Mariano Series Congas
GON BOPS SET-UP:
Tumbao Pro Series  Congas ,Tumbao Pro Series Timbales