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Jarred Pope

Country: 
US
Band or Affiliations: 
Tom Keifer, Damon Johnson Band, Once Free, Thee Rock n Roll Residency
Current Kit Setup: 

Renown RN1 in Satin Black: 18x22 BD, 8x12 RT, 14x16 FT…5.5x14 Hammered Brass, 6.5x14 Copper and a 4.5x12 side snare

Influences: 

Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, Jeff Porcaro, Carlos Vega, Frank Zappa, Jeff Buckley…the list goes on and on….

We asked...Why Gretsch?: 

"There is such a history with Gretsch…just the name evokes such an amazing, rich, tonal and undeniable place in musical lore…"

Advice to Aspiring Musicians: 

"Advice to Aspiring Musicians: Do what makes you happy no matter what…and always remember to stay humble."

 

BIOGRAPHY

 

Jarred began playing drums at 6 and has continued to maintain a career in the industry his entire life. Playing many styles ranging from; jazz, fusion, funk, rock, country, etc. He has performed/toured/recorded with the following; Hannah/McCuen, Julianne Hough, Jimmy Hayslip, Waylon Holland, Crosby Loggins, Whiskey Falls, Beasto Blanco, Dennis Hamm, Mother Funk Conspiracy and many more. He currently holds the drum chair with country duo Thompson Square who have produced ten singles on the charts...two of them being #1 hits. He is also in the middle of finishing a record with Damon Johnson (Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders) which is being produced by the incomparable Nick Raskulinecz.

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