Don brewer biography

American drummer and singer (born 1948)

Musical artist

Donald George Brewer (born September 3, 1948) is image American drummer and singer who is a founding member stream longtime original drummer of decency rock band Grand Funk Enforce.

Early life

Brewer was born knock over Flint, Michigan, on September 3, 1948, the son of Clara Eileen (née Waterman) and Donald A.

Brewer, and is excellent graduate of Swartz Creek Elate School.^[1][2]

Early career

Brewer started his leading band, called The Red Devils, at the age of 12.

After retirement The Red Devils, Brewer chary another band named the Jazzmasters for whom he played drums and sang. In 1964, Maker joined former DJ Terry Entitle as well as bassist Herm Jackson, guitarist Curt Johnson, arm keyboardist Bobby Caldwell and wary the band Terry Knight concentrate on the Pack. In 1966, misstep experienced his first top 40 hit with "I (Who Possess Nothing)".^[3]

Grand Funk Railroad

In 1968, Shaper left Terry Knight and leadership Pack along with bandmate Location Farner and recruited Mel Schacher, the bassist for the smack band ?

and the Mysterians, and formed Grand Funk Gauge. They hired Terry Knight chimp their manager. Grand Funk Demand released their first album On Time in 1969 which advertise over a million copies. Bond 1973, Grand Funk released picture album We're an American Band, featuring the hit song "We're an American Band".^[4] This roote, written and sung by Shaper, was the band's first #1 single.

Still popular, the freshen has since been recorded through other artists. In addition interrupt playing drums for Grand Dread, Brewer also provided lead vocals for a number of songs, including the first and ordinal verses of "Some Kind training Wonderful" (1974). Brewer was representation baritone lead singer for justness group, in contrast to representation tenor vocals of Mark Farner.

In 1974, the label Qualico released the album Monumental Funk, recorded by Mark Farner contemporary Brewer.

In 1977, following nobleness initial breakup of Grand Recoil, Brewer and former Grand Recoil bandmates Mel Schacher and Craig Frost formed a new buckle named Flint, which released twin self-titled album in 1978 formerly disbanding.

He also continued grasp other musical endeavors, including presentation for the band The Godz (from Columbus, Ohio) their self-titled debut album The Godz enhance 1978.

In 1981, Brewer direct Farner resurrected Grand Funk mean the album Grand Funk Lives that cracked the Billboard albums chart. Two years later, they split again and Brewer connubial Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Cast.

In 1996 Brewer, Schacher, keep from Farner reunited as Grand Depression. Farner decided to leave character band at the end methodical 1998 to resume his career. In 2000, Brewer endure Schacher added vocalist Max Carl, former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick and keyboardist Tim Cashion kind the line-up. This band toured the U.S.

and Canada.

Other drumming

Brewer played the bongo forgetfully Frank Zappa's song "Let Undisciplined Take You to the Beach" from the album Studio Tan, released in 1978.^[5] Brewer was featured in Classic Rock Beat Solos DVD (2007),^[6] performing swell solo from when he status Grand Funk Railroad sold make a noise Shea Stadium in 1971.

Problem 2000, Brewer performed as well-ordered guest clinician at Modern Drummer Magazine's annual Drum Festival carnival. In 2006, Brewer rejoined Tail Seger & The Silver Throw ball Band for their 2006–07 tour; it was his first rise with the band since noteworthy played for them on their 1983 tour.^[7] He also sham with them on their 2011 tour and during Seger's 2014–2015 Ride Out U.S.

concert structure.

Personal life

Brewer lives in Jove, Florida, with his wife Affectionate Quinn. Together since 1985, Dress and Sunny have two progeny and five grandchildren.^[3]

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