Kenny Aronoff

Kenneth D. Aronoff (born March 7, 1953) is an American drummer originally from Massachusetts. He has played in backing bands for singers such as John Mellencamp and John Fogerty, plus session work on many albums and TV shows.[3] He has taught drumming at the college level and owns a recording studio as well. His drumming skills have been recognized by magazines such as Rolling Stone and Modern Drummer.

Kenny Aronoff
Aronoff in 2005
Aronoff in 2005
Background information
Birth nameKenneth D. Aronoff
Born (1953-03-07) 7 March 1953[1]
Albany, New York, United States [2]
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1979–present
Websitekennyaronoff.com

Early life

Aronoff was born to a Jewish family and grew up in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.[4][5] He developed an interest in music at an early age and gravitated to the drums as "drumming was one hundred percent energy."[6][7][8] He studied classical music in college both at the University of Massachusetts and Indiana University where he graduated in 1976.[1] Many classical orchestras offered him a timpani percussion position which he declined in order to study jazz and fusion drum set work, before joining some bands in Indiana.[1]

Career

In 1980, Aronoff joined John Cougar's band, and remained for 17 years.[9]

Throughout his career, Aronoff has toured or recorded with such artists as the Smashing Pumpkins, Bob Seger, Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, Michelle Branch, Tony Iommi, Melissa Etheridge, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Satriani and Jon Bon Jovi.[10]

Kenny Aronoff has played drums for John Fogerty live and on records since 1996.[11]

Aronoff was Associate Professor of Percussion at Indiana University from 1993 to 1997. Each year, The Aronoff Percussion Scholarship is awarded to an Indiana University percussion student.[12][13][14]

Kenny Aronoff was an inaugural member of the Independent Music Awards' 2001 first Annual IMA judging panel to support independent artists.[15] He performed at the Kennedy Center Honors from 2008 to 2014. On January 26, 2014, Aronoff performed at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards with Ringo Starr.[16]

Aronoff joined Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr in the CBS special The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles, that aired on February 9, 2014.[17]

He owns Uncommon Studios L.A.[18][19]

Recognition

On March 31, 2016, Rolling Stone ranked Kenny Aronoff number 66 of the 100 greatest drummers of all time. The magazine wrote, "With a sixth sense for what makes music pop and the patience to take direction, he's ended up as a go-to studio beatsmith for the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, John Fogerty, Sting, the Smashing Pumpkins, Lady Gaga and tons more."[20]

Modern Drummer named Kenny Aronoff the "#1 Pop/Rock Drummer and #1 Studio Drummer" for five consecutive years.[21][22]

References
  1. Castiglioni, Bernhard. "Kenny Aronoff profile". Drummerworld. Archived from the original on March 2, 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  2. "Kenny Aronoff: Part I – Interviews – The Black Page". Theblackpage.net. Archived from the original on 2017-08-28. Retrieved 2016-09-09.
  3. Herzog, Kenny (December 9, 2015). "Kenny Aronoff Is the Most Famous Drummer You've Never Heard Of". esquire.com. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
  4. Lefsetz, Bob (14 January 2017). "The Kenny Aronoff Book". The Big Picture. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  5. Provenz, Jessica (October 2015). "Rock Stars From Stockbridge". Berkshire Townvibe. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
  6. "Kenny Aronoff – Drummer For Everyone". Glide Magazine. 10 January 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  7. Burr, Bill (1 March 2018). "Bill Burr's Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 3-1-18". billburr.com. Event occurs at 08:58. Archived from the original on 28 April 2022. Retrieved 10 March 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. Rogovoy, Seth (18 November 2002). "For Kenny Aronoff, music and sports are all about teamwork". The Rogovoy Report. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  9. Wardlaw, Matt (February 13, 2014). "Kenny Aronoff Interview". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2016-09-03.
  10. "Kenny Aronoff". Drummer World. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  11. "Kenny Aronoff on drumming with John Fogerty, John Mellencamp". June 28, 2010.
  12. "Kenny Aronoff". Drummerworld.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  13. "The Stone Age Institute Musicians: Kenny Aronoff". Stoneageinstitute.org. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  14. "Aronoff Percussion Scholarship". music.indiana.edu. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  15. "Past Judges". Independent Music Awards. Archived from the original on 2011-07-13. Retrieved 2011-10-02.
  16. "Musician Kenny Aronoff Born To Beat The Drums". holycitysinner.com. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  17. "Pop and Rock Drummer Kenny Aronoff". indianapublicmedia.org. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  18. "Uncommon Studios". Uncommonstudiosla.com. Retrieved 22 October 2022.
  19. "Kenny Aronoff keeps time with Al Pacino in upcoming film". Indystar.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  20. "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time". Rollingstone.com. 31 March 2016. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  21. "Kenny Aronoff". Moderndrummer.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
  22. "Cool Show: Keep time with rock drummer Kenny Aronoff". Desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
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