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| Beginning in 1994, Hunter drummed with The Philosopher Kings as they performed in southern Ontario,<ref>. ''Imprint'', University of Waterloo, 1996.</ref> and recorded with them on their debut self-titled album.<ref>{{cite book|title=Modern Drummer: MD.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WsQJAQAAMAAJ|volume=Volume 20, Issues 1-6|year=1996|publisher=Modern Drummer Publications}}</ref> The band was named Best new Group at the 1996 Juno Awards.<ref>. ''Yahoo News'', Zach Harper, April 1, 2016</ref> | Beginning in 1994, Hunter drummed with The Philosopher Kings as they performed in southern Ontario,<ref>. ''Imprint'', University of Waterloo, 1996.</ref> and recorded with them on their debut self-titled album.<ref>{{cite book|title=Modern Drummer: MD.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WsQJAQAAMAAJ|volume=Volume 20, Issues 1-6|year=1996|publisher=Modern Drummer Publications}}</ref> The band was named Best new Group at the 1996 Juno Awards.<ref>. ''Yahoo News'', Zach Harper, April 1, 2016</ref> | ||
| By 2006 Hunter was working as a teacher at ] located in ], where he taught music production.<ref>. ''Flamborough Review'', Dec 22, 2006</ref> He was director of the school's jazz band, which won the Music Canada competition that year.<ref>. ''Flamboro Review'', Nov 22, 2006</ref> He has also taught English and performing arts |
By 2006 Hunter was working as a teacher at ] located in ], where he taught music production.<ref>. ''Flamborough Review'', Dec 22, 2006</ref> He was director of the school's ] band, which won the Music Canada competition that year.<ref>. ''Flamboro Review'', Nov 22, 2006</ref> He has also taught English and performing arts. | ||
| In 2012 Hunter led a workshop at the MetalWorks International Drum Festival. |
In 2012 Hunter led a workshop at the MetalWorks International Drum Festival. In 2019 he continues to direct the jazz band; he also plays the drums as a session musician, and gives private drumming lessons. | ||
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| Occupation | Teacher |
| Instrument | Drums |
Craig Hunter (born about 1970) is a musician and teacher living in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is best known as the former drummer of the pop band The Philosopher Kings.
Career
Beginning in 1994, Hunter drummed with The Philosopher Kings as they performed in southern Ontario, and recorded with them on their debut self-titled album. The band was named Best new Group at the 1996 Juno Awards.
By 2006 Hunter was working as a teacher at Waterdown District High School located in Waterdown, Ontario, where he taught music production. He was director of the school's jazz band, which won the Music Canada competition that year. He has also taught English and performing arts.
In 2012 Hunter led a workshop at the MetalWorks International Drum Festival. In 2019 he continues to direct the jazz band; he also plays the drums as a session musician, and gives private drumming lessons.
Discography
- Universal Honey - Fearless (2001)
- The Philosopher Kings - Famous, Rich and Beautiful (1997)
- The Philosopher Kings - The Philosopher Kings (1994)
References
- "From The Heart: Capturing the spirit of a country and its cultures". Macleans Magazine, July 1 1997
- Ankeny, Jason. "Biography: The Philosopher Kings". Allmusic. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
- "Heads Turning". Imprint, University of Waterloo, 1996.
- Modern Drummer: MD. Vol. Volume 20, Issues 1-6. Modern Drummer Publications. 1996.
{{cite book}}:|volume=has extra text (help) - "Where are they now? Juno Award winners from 1996". Yahoo News, Zach Harper, April 1, 2016
- "Fundraiser rocks". Flamborough Review, Dec 22, 2006
- "Jazz band triumphs with gold win". Flamboro Review, Nov 22, 2006
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