Chop_ENLC215 + Musician in Philadelphia, PA

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ABOUT

Derrick Norton is an experienced professional Musician/Producer that specializes musical Performance and Technology. Derrick Has been playing the drums for 21 years starting at the age of 8 in church. He is currently one of the members of the Sixers Stixers where he plays drum set at every 76ers home game. Throughout the 21 years, he has gained experience in all types of percussions whether it’s a drum set or an individual drum. In High School, Derrick played both trumpet and percussions as a creative and performing arts major and received city wide honors of Marching, Concert, and jazz band throughout all four years. For the past 10 years Derrick has been performing professionally on drums. Toured with 2 gospel artists Renewed Disciples and Mark Collier as well as performed with others recording gospel artists such as Earnest Pugh, Tasha Cobbs, Shana Wilson, Dottie Peoples, and Zacardi Cortez.

Screen name:

Chop_ENLC215

Member since:

Mar 03 2020

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

20

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Influences

Raymond Rice
Eric Greene
Dave Weckl
Robert Sput Seawright
Steve Jordan
George Spanky McCurdy
CJ Thompson
Sean Wright
Benny Greb
Mark Gerb Thomas
Mike Nelson
Wardell Pearson Jr
Tre Lambert

Instrument experience:

Drums:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

Mapex Studioease Drum set
Sabian Cymbals
Hardware as well
Live playback recording mixer
electronic kit( for hybrid setups as well)

MUSIC