Which rock drummer had a 1985 solo hit with “The Boys of Summer”?
"The Boys of Summer (song) ""The Boys of Summer"" is a song released in 1984 by Eagles vocalist and drummer Don Henley, with lyrics written by Henley and music composed by Mike Campbell, guitarist with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The lead single from Henley's album ""Building the Perfect Beast"", ""The Boys of Summer"" was released on October 26, 1984 and reached No. 5 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 chart in the US as well as No. 1 on the ""Billboard"" Top Rock Tracks chart and number 12 in the UK Singles Chart. The song's music video won several awards."
"Joe Nanini Oliver Joseph (Joe) Nanini (1955 – December 4, 2000) was an American rock drummer, most famous for being the percussionist of new wave group Wall of Voodoo during their heyday in the 1980s. He was known for playing pots, pans and other objects. Along with Stan Ridgway and Bill Noland, he left the band after their performance at the US Festival in 1983. Nanini went on to become one of the co-founders of the iconic neo-traditional band The Lonesome Strangers and played on their first record, ""Lonesome Pine"". He died on December 4, 2000 of a brain hemorrhage"
"Peter Van Hooke Peter Van Hooke (born 6 April 1950) is a British rock drummer who was the drummer for the English band Mike + The Mechanics (from 1985 to 1995) and also drummed for Van Morrison's band, Headstone, and Ezio. During the 1980s he co-produced (along with Rod Argent) many of Tanita Tikaram's hits. Van Hooke grew up in Stanmore, Middlesex and attended Mill Hill school. His schoolmate Chaz Jankel (later of the Blockheads) lived close by, and the two formed The Call of The Wild. This band became the Rik Parnell Independence, featuring the son of bandleader Jack"
"Bronski Beat Bronski Beat are a British synthpop trio which achieved success in the mid-1980s, particularly with the 1984 chart hit ""Smalltown Boy"", from their debut album ""The Age of Consent"", which was their only US Billboard Hot 100 single. All members of the group were openly gay and their songs reflected this, often containing political commentary on gay-related issues. The initial line-up, which recorded the majority of the band's hits, consisted of Jimmy Somerville (vocals), Steve Bronski (born Steven William Forrest, keyboards, percussion) and Larry Steinbachek (keyboards, percussion). Somerville left Bronski Beat in 1985, and went on to have"
"Michael Bellusci Michael Bellusci (born May 8, 1960 in Flushing, Queens, NY) is a drummer/musician best known for his work with the post 1984 touring company of the Broadway Musical ""Beatlemania"" and the bands ""Strawberry Fields"", ""Get With It"" and ""Shock"". Michael Bellusci grew up in Flushing, Queens, in New York City. He is of Arbëresh descent As a young child, he played guitar at 8 years old then drums at 10. At a very early age he befriended Kasey Smith. The two shared an interest in music, as Smith played keyboards, while Bellusci played drums. Bellusci and Smith played"
"Steve Shelley Steven Jay ""Steve"" Shelley (born June 23, 1962) is an American drummer. He is best known as a member of the alternative rock band Sonic Youth. Shelley is the current recording drummer for the indie folk act Sun Kil Moon, with whom he makes occasional live appearances. Shelley was born in Midland, Michigan, played in several mid-Michigan bands, including Faith and Morals and Strange Fruit, and was among the original lineup of the punk band The Crucifucks. Since 1985, he has performed with the noise rock band Sonic Youth, when he replaced Bob Bert. After leaving the Crucifucks,"
"Dennis Wilson Dennis Carl Wilson (December 4, 1944 – December 28, 1983) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the Beach Boys. He is best remembered as their drummer and as the middle brother of bandmates Brian and Carl Wilson. Dennis was the only true surfer in the Beach Boys, and his personal life exemplified the ""California Myth"" that the band's early songs often celebrated. He was also known for his brief association with Charles Manson, a songwriter and cult leader who was later convicted of several murders. Wilson served mainly on drums and backing vocals for the"
"The Rubinoos The Rubinoos are an American power pop band that formed in 1970 in Berkeley, California. They are perhaps best known for their singles ""I Think We're Alone Now"" (1977, a cover of the hit by Tommy James & the Shondells), ""I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend"" (1979), and for the theme song to the 1984 film ""Revenge of the Nerds"". Although ""I Think We're Alone Now,"" reaching No. 45 in 1977, has been their only charting hit, the group has a significant enduring cult following among fans of the power-pop genre. In November, 1970 Tommy Dunbar and Jon Rubin"
"the band's management and record label. Wall of Voodoo appeared at the second US Festival on May 28, 1983 (the largest concert the band had performed), immediately after which Ridgway, Nanini, and Noland all left the band. Stan Ridgway soon went on to a successful solo career. He appeared as a guest vocalist on a track on the ""Rumble Fish"" score and released his critically acclaimed debut solo album ""The Big Heat"" - which included the single ""Camouflage"", a top ten hit across Europe - in 1986. Joe Nanini soon resurfaced in the country rock band Lonesome Strangers. The remainder"
"James Lilja James Frederick Lilja (born May 1966), is an American gynecologic oncologist and a musician from the Los Angeles area, perhaps best known as the first drummer of the punk rock band The Offspring, and performing with the band between 1984 and 1987. Lilja attended the University of California, Los Angeles between 1984 and 1988, and from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. In 1984, Lilja had joined the group Manic Subsidal, which eventually changed its name to The Offspring in 1986. Lilja played on the group's first demo tape in 1986, which earned them"
"Girls of Summer ""Girls of Summer"" is a single by American hard rock band Aerosmith. Released in 2002 as the only single from the band's 2002 greatest hits album, ""O, Yeah! Ultimate Aerosmith Hits"", the song was written by lead singer Steven Tyler, guitarist Joe Perry and professional songwriter Marti Frederiksen in Hawaii, following the end of the Just Push Play Tour. The song, described by the band's frequent collaborator Jack Douglas as ""George Harrison meets the Beach Boys"", reflected the laid back atmosphere of its composition, where according to Tyler, he along with Perry and Fredericksen utilized Pro Tools"
"of Summer"" (Director: Jean-Baptiste Mondino) Elton John – ""Sad Songs (Say So Much)"" (Choreographer: David Atkins) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers – ""Don't Come Around Here No More"" (Special Effects: Tony Mitchell, Kathy Dougherty and Peter Cohen) Don Henley – ""The Boys of Summer"" (Art Director: Bryan Jones) Art of Noise – ""Close (to the Edit)"" (Editor: Zbigniew Rybczyński) Don Henley – ""The Boys of Summer"" (Director of Photography: Pascal Lebègue) USA for Africa – ""We Are the World"" David Byrne<br> Russell Mulcahy<br> Godley & Creme Bob Geldof 1985 MTV Video Music Awards The 1985 MTV Video Music Awards aired"
"Weiss, was formerly Lewis King, drummer for Beat Rodeo, and the Rockats. Jerry Nolan Gerard ""Jerry"" Nolan (May 7, 1946 – January 14, 1992) was an American rock drummer, best known for his work with the New York Dolls and Johnny Thunders and The Heartbreakers. A native of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Nolan joined the New York Dolls in the autumn of 1972 to replace Billy Murcia, who had died of asphyxiation as a result of a failed attempt to revive him from a drug overdose while on tour in England, early in the band's career. The Dolls got a record deal"
"Marky Ramone Marc Steven Bell (born July 15, 1952) is an American musician best known by his stage name Marky Ramone. He is best known for being the drummer of the punk rock band the Ramones, from May 1978 until February 1983, and August 1987 until August 1996. He has also played in other notable bands, Dust, Estus, and Richard Hell and the Voidoids. Marky Ramone's tenure with the Ramones lasted 15 years. He is the only living member inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the only living member to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award."
"with the kids.” Sound of Urchin Tomato (musician) Tomato (born Chris Harfenist August 17, 1969) is an American musician who is best known for being the lead singer and drummer for the alternative rock band Sound of Urchin. Tomato was born in New York City, grew up in Rockland County, NY, and presently resides in Brooklyn, NY. He also plays drums in The Moistboyz as well as Dave Dreiwitz from Ween's ""Crescent Moon"". Tomato was mentored by Gary Chester, author of Modern Drummer Publication's drum book ""The New Breed"". Tomato has also played drums for Ween and recorded drums with"
"which honorary street signs were unveiled. Over his years with The Doors, Densmore used a variety of drum sets, including Gretsch and later Ludwig. He also used Zildjian and later Paiste cymbals. John Densmore John Paul Densmore (born December 1, 1944) is an American musician, songwriter, author and actor. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band The Doors, and as such is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was the only drummer in the Doors' history and appeared on every recording made by the band. Densmore is also noted for his"
"drums since the beginning with his father. He was seventeen when he started. Wallace ""Red"" Touchet plays the fiddle and Larry Miller plays the steel guitar. After leading a band of his own, accordionist August Broussard joined the band in 2000. In the 1980s, Lesa's son, Danny, joined the band as a bass player and sometimes steel guitar, but now plays steel guitar with Jackie Caillier and the Cajun Cousins. Danny's son joined the band as bass player. Brian Cormier is a fourth generation member of the Sundown Playboys. The Sundown Playboys The Sundown Playboys are a Cajun music band"
"Mike Kowalski Mike Kowalski (born July 28, 1944) is a drummer, percussionist and musicologist. He is best known as one of the former drummers from the rock band The Beach Boys. Mike Kowalski was born in Hollywood, California. He started singing and playing piano at the age of three. His first professional engagement was playing boogie-woogie piano with Mel Torme on drums for a television pilot at the age of five, filmed on location at Bimbo's 365 Club in San Francisco. At age ten, he was given a set of Slingerland Radio-King drums by actor Jack Webb of ""Dragnet"". At"
"a confidential settlement in January 2008. The Rubinoos The Rubinoos are an American power pop band that formed in 1970 in Berkeley, California. They are perhaps best known for their singles ""I Think We're Alone Now"" (1977, a cover of the hit by Tommy James & the Shondells), ""I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend"" (1979), and for the theme song to the 1984 film ""Revenge of the Nerds"". Although ""I Think We're Alone Now,"" reaching No. 45 in 1977, has been their only charting hit, the group has a significant enduring cult following among fans of the power-pop genre. In November,"
"Marley, Bob Dylan and the Beastie Boys. Scott Devours Scott Devours (born December 15, 1966) is an American drummer and songwriter based in New York City. Devours has played drums for the post-grunge bands Oleander, IMA Robot and Long Beach bands like Speaker and Shave, worked on over thirty albums and toured with a number of well-known artists, including The Who. Scott Devours was born December 15, 1966, the son of Hurshel and Joyce Devours and a 3rd great nephew of opera singer Adelina Patti. He graduated from Middletown High School, Middletown, Maryland, in 1985, and lives in New York."
"and released his first solo album, ""Entitled"", on October 8, 2013. ""Billboard"" debuted the LP's first single, ""Criminal"" and noted, ""Back to holding the songwriting reins, Ramone's 12 freshest cuts aim to please fans of both rock and metal with its blend of barre chord-chugging simplicity and guitar hero virtuosity."" Richie Ramone Richard Reinhardt (born August 11, 1957) is an American drummer best known by his stage name Richie Ramone, and for being the drummer for the punk band the Ramones, from February 1983 until August 1987. He was the only Ramones drummer to be credited as the sole composer"
"Phil Ehart Phillip W. Ehart (born February 4, 1950) is the drummer in the progressive rock band Kansas. He and Rich Williams are the only two members who have appeared on every Kansas album. Though his songwriting contributions to the group were few, he co-wrote two of their biggest hits, ""Point of Know Return"" and ""Play the Game Tonight"". He has also taken on the band's management responsibilities in recent years. Born in Coffeyville, Kansas on February 4, 1950, Ehart took up the drums in grade school. He lived all over the world as his Air Force father was stationed"
"was in danger of ""becoming a rock drummer."" His replacement in Dire Straits was Terry Williams, also a Dave Edmunds sideman. Pick Withers David ""Pick"" Withers (born 4 April 1948 in Leicester) is an English rock and jazz drummer. He was the original drummer for the rock band Dire Straits and played on their first four albums, which included hit singles such as ""Sultans of Swing,"" ""Romeo and Juliet"" and ""Private Investigations."". Withers was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Dire Straits in 2018. Withers first played a drum in the Boys Brigade"
"Bob Bert Robert Bertelli, better known as Bob Bert, is an American rock drummer. Based in Hoboken, New Jersey, Bert initially came to prominence as drummer for the experimental rock band Sonic Youth during the early to mid-1980s. Bert played on the Sonic Youth releases ""Confusion Is Sex"", ""Sonic Death"", and ""Bad Moon Rising"". After ""Bad Moon Rising"", Bert quit the group. Bert contributed during the last half of the 1980s as percussionist for noise band Pussy Galore. He was a member of Action Swingers in the early 1990s. In the early 1990s, Bert drummed for the Chrome Cranks (which"
"There’s No Way Back. Sabian APX Cymbals Milkweed (2000) Frankie Banali Frankie Banali (born November 14, 1951) is an American rock drummer, best known for his work with multi-platinum heavy metal band Quiet Riot and is the only member remaining from the band's classic lineup. He has been the band's manager since 1994. He played drums in the heavy metal band W.A.S.P., as well as with Billy Idol. Banali was briefly a touring drummer for Faster Pussycat and Steppenwolf. Frankie Banali was born on November 14, 1951, in Queens, New York City, New York, to Italian immigrants, Jack and Martha"
"Del Roio and Lino Del Roio were constant members throughout. The band split in 1983 but reformed in 1987 with Camillo and Lino on guitar, Eddie Parise on bass, drummer Frank Celenza, Tony Celiberti as keyboardist, and singer, Troy Newman (Extremists). A year later the band changed their name to Boyschool but split soon after. Following the band's break up guitar playing brothers Camillo and Lino formed D.D and the Rockmen with Celenza and the DeMarchi sisters Suze and Denise. The band's drummer and bassist, Celenza and Parise, went on to form Bamboo Curtain, before joining Baby Animals. Troy Newman"
"image based on the California surfing culture, Dennis was the only actual surfer in the band. For the sleeve notes of their 1964 album ""All Summer Long"", Dennis wrote: ""They say I live a fast life. Maybe I just like a fast life. I wouldn't give it up for anything in the world. It won't last forever, either. But the memories will."" In the early years of the Beach Boys, Brian gave him the role of the drummer. Dennis quickly learned the basics of drumming at school lessons and, like the other members, he picked up more on the job."
"Wayne Fontana Wayne Fontana (born Glyn Geoffrey Ellis, 28 October 1945) is an English rock and pop singer, best known for the 1965 hit ""Game of Love"" with the Mindbenders. Fontana was born in Levenshulme, Manchester, Lancashire, and took his stage name from Elvis Presley's drummer, D. J. Fontana. In 1963 he formed his backing group, The Mindbenders, and secured a recording contract, coincidentally, with Fontana Records. He remained under contract to the label after parting with The Mindbenders. He soldiered on alone, using musicians working under the name of the Opposition, notably Frank Renshaw (lead guitar) (born 22 June"
"Wayne Fontana Wayne Fontana (born Glyn Geoffrey Ellis, 28 October 1945) is an English rock and pop singer, best known for the 1965 hit ""Game of Love"" with the Mindbenders. Fontana was born in Levenshulme, Manchester, Lancashire, and took his stage name from Elvis Presley's drummer, D. J. Fontana. In 1963 he formed his backing group, The Mindbenders, and secured a recording contract, coincidentally, with Fontana Records. He remained under contract to the label after parting with The Mindbenders. He soldiered on alone, using musicians working under the name of the Opposition, notably Frank Renshaw (lead guitar) (born 22 June"
"Celebration in 1977 and 1978, Kowalski also recorded three albums on drums and percussion: The Beach Boys ""M.I.U. Album"", ""Almost Summer"" with Celebration and Charles Lloyd's Weavings. In October 1981, Dennis Wilson and percussionist Bobby Figueroa were unable to tour. Kowalski, after a three-year absence from the band, returned to play drums. By the end of the year, Kowalski and Wilson, who was back on drums, were playing Sun City, South Africa for Christmas and New Years. 1982 had Kowalski playing drums for Mike Love's Endless Summer Beach Band (featuring Dean Torrence), and drums and percussion with The Beach Boys."
"University. Paul Hanley (musician) Paul Hanley (born 18 February 1964) is an English drummer and writer, best known as the drummer for the Fall (1980-85) and the Lovers. He currently plays with Brix & the Extricated. Paul Hanley was the drummer in the Fall between 1980 and 1985. For much of that time he was part of a two-drummer line-up with Karl Burns and also played keyboards. He was preceded as a member of the Fall by his brother, Steve, who remained in the band for a further 13 years. They subsequently moved on to Tom Hingley and the Lovers."
"The Beach Boys (album) The Beach Boys is the 25th studio album by American rock band the Beach Boys, released on June 10, 1985. Produced by Steve Levine, the album is the band's first recording after the drowning death of founding member Dennis Wilson. It was also the band's first album to be recorded digitally and the last released by James William Guercio's Caribou Records. For ""The Beach Boys"", the band hired Culture Club producer Steve Levine, who took them into the world of drum machines, synthesizers, sampling, and hi-tech recording technology. Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, Bruce Johnston"
"next decade and a half with Seymour, Indiana, native, John Mellencamp. He was replaced by Peter Bailey and then by John Gennell. Roadmaster carried on for another year but broke up in 1983. After the breakup, Benick, Read, and Berry played dates with Mitch Ryder. Mac McNally sang briefly in the early ‘80s with former members of The Knack in The Game. In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Myers, Benick, and Read played with Brazil, Indiana, rocker, Henry Lee Summer. Original drummer, Steve Riley, played with W.A.S.P. in the mid-‘80s; in the late ‘80s he joined L.A. Guns and"