Blake Fleming

Blake Fleming

Independent/Sean Lennon

Blake Fleming is a percussionist known for his involvement with several influential experimental bands and has recently written his first book, The Book of Rhythm, an unprecedented collection of 5,096 meticulously organized rhythms for all instruments. His drumming has been written about in such major publications as The New York Times, NPR.com, Spin, Rolling Stone, MOJO, Modern Drummer, DRUM!, Dangerous Minds, and Pitchfork. He was included in SPINs 100 Greatest Drummers of Alternative Music and has recorded and toured extensively. Blake is the founding drummer of The Mars Volta, Laddio Bolocko and Dazzling Killmen. He has worked with John Frusciante, The Lemonheads, Gibby Haynes (Butthole Surfers), Zeni Geva, Ornette Coleman bassists Jamaaladeen Tacuma and Tal Wilkenfeld and recently Sean Lennon.

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    In performance with legendary Ornette Coleman bassist, Jamaaladeen Tacuma and soundscape guitarist, Tim Motzer, at the 2019 Outsiders Improvised and Creative Music Festival in Philadelphia. We took the audience to Saturn and back!

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    The desire to make the most of my life and to not let any opportunities be wasted. I'm always teaching myself new things and have a desire to learn and grow perpetually. Being able to share positive energy with other people around the world.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    Vic Firth makes the finest tools of my trade hands down. Their sense of loyalty to their artists is second to none. I was told that Vic doesn't care if you're playing Madison Square Garden one day and then the garage for the next 10 years. Once you're in the family, YOU'RE IN THE FAMILY. This kind of loyalty and respect is incredibly rare from any company, especially nowadays. I love Vic Firth for many reasons but a few of the biggest have to be their integrity, loyalty and consistent quality of craftsmen-ship.

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