Tyler „Falcon“ Greenwell

Gretsch Artist Since: 2018

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Tedeschi Trucks Band

Current Kit Setup:
Broadkaster in Solid Black Nitron
12x22" BD, 9x13” TT, 16x16” FT
6.5x14” Snare Drum, 8x14” Snare Drum, 6.5x14” USA Solid Aluminum Snare

Influences:
"Jabo Starks, Levon Helm, Elvin Jones, James Levy. Those are the guys that left a mark on me."

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"I’m in love with Gretsch. They were the first drums I ever played and that particular kit, which was my uncle’s set, inspired me start playing in the first place. "

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Be yourself and live by the three rules: Time, tone, and space. "

Bio:
Since 2009 Tyler has toured and recorded with the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Tyler has also performed and/or recorded with various other artists, including The Susan Tedeschi Band, Colonel Bruce Hampton, The Wood Brothers, Scrapomatic, Jimmy Herring, Geoff Acheson, and Shemekia Copeland. Before moving to Atlanta in 2006, Tyler lived in Pensacola, FL where he grew up and played in local and regional touring bands.