Michael Cartellone

born in 1962 in Solon, OH, United States

Michael Cartellone

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Michael Cartellone (born June 7, 1962) is an American musician and the current drummer of Lynyrd Skynyrd (1999–present).[3]

Biography

Cartellone is the former drummer of Damn Yankees (1989–1996, 1998-2001) [4] and a former drummer for Accept (1996).[5] He appeared on former Faith No More singer Chuck Mosley's 2009 album, Will Rap Over Hard Rock for Food. He has also worked with Eddie Jobson, Tommy Shaw (before and after the formation of Damn Yankees), John Fogerty, Peter Frampton, John Wetton, Freddie Mercury, Cher, Adrian Belew,[1][2] Brad Gillis, Shaw Blades, Steve Fister, Wolf Hoffmann (solo), Tim Kirker, Jack Blades (after the dissolution of Damn Yankees) and Joe Lynn Turner.[6]

He is also an accomplished painter and ardent Charlie Chaplin and Cleveland Indians fan.

Cartellone uses Pearl drums, pedals and hardware and Zildjian cymbals, most notably the A and A custom series, but previously used the Z custom series in the past, and he also uses Remo drumheads.

References

  1. ^ a b "Michael Cartellone (About Michael link)". MC Artworks. Retrieved July 7, 2013. 
  2. ^ a b "Michael Cartellone". Bruce Wall. Retrieved July 7, 2013. 
  3. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas; Leggett, Steve. "Lynyrd Skynyrd: Biography". AllMusic. Rovi. Retrieved May 31, 2010. 
  4. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Damn Yankees: Biography". AllMusic. Rovi. Retrieved May 31, 2010. 
  5. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Accept: Biography". AllMusic. Rovi. Retrieved May 31, 2010. 
  6. ^ "Michael Cartellone: Credits". AllMusic. Rovi. Retrieved July 8, 2013. 

External links

  • official website
  • Michael Cartellone at AllMusic
  • Down South Jukin': Michael Cartellone Down South Jukin' Interview, Part 1 (Music questions), June 2004
  • Down South Jukin': Audio Interviews with Michael (in RealAudio Metadata format - requires compatible player)


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