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American drummer
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Dylan Wissing
GenresRock, Pop, R&B
Occupation(s)Musician, Engineer
Instrument(s)Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals
Years active1994 - present
LabelsRCA, Def Jam, Warner Bros., Young Money, Roc-A-Fella
Websitedylanwissing.com
Musical artist

Dylan Wissing is an American drummer, percussionist and composer.

Biography

Wissing is best known for playing the "big drums" on Alicia Keys' Grammy Award-winning Number One Hit "Girl on Fire. Besides recording records with artists such as Drake, Kanye West, Eminem and Jay-Z, he was a constant member of the bands Skidmore Fountain and Johnny Socko. The more he has worked with Maybach Music Group, Just Blaze and Saigon. Wissing's song credits include 4 Grammy Award-nominations and 2 wins to date. Wissing was featured in the New York Times for his meticulous session work in duplicating famous rhythms, notably the James Brown "Funky Drummer" beat.

Discography

References

  1. "Modern Drummer's Youtube Story"
  2. "Article at Modern Drummer magazine"
  3. "Allmusic credits"
  4. "Drummersresource interview"
  5. "Indie Studio Drummer News"
  6. A Musician's White Whale: Perfectly Recreating the Funky Drummer Beat

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