Denny Weston

Gretsch Artist Since: 2016

Country: AE

Band or Affiliations: KT Tunstall, Studio

Current Kit Setup:
USA Custom – Deep Marine Black Pearl
14x24 BD, 8x12 RT, 16x16 FT
6.5x14 USA Bell Brass Snare

Influences:
Al Jackson Jr, James Gadson, Ed Greene, Ringo Starr, Earl Palmer, Hal Blaine, Jim Keltner, Jim Gordon, John Bonham, Tiki Fulwood, Elvin Jones

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"Gretsch were the first drums that when I heard them I thought, “That is exactly what I want to hear.” I feel like I can get exactly what I am imagining, in any musical situation I’m in, with these amazing drums."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Copy your heroes."

Bio:
Denny Weston Jr is a drummer, composer and producer living in Los Angeles, California. He has recorded and toured with artists such as KT Tunstall, The Kooks, Goldfrapp, Michael Kiwanuka, Earlimart, Take That, Carlos Santana, Robert Palmer and also with his own band The Vacation on Rick Rubin’s American Records. He's recorded and written music for movies, tv shows and commercials such as The Wedding Ringer, Focus, Army Wives, Nintendo, Gatorade, Dodge, Cheverolet, NCAA, Disney, NBC, CBS, Victoria Secrets, GE, Lowes, Target. He;s performed on MTV, Late Night with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The Jools Holland Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live.