Cherisse Osei

Cherisse Osei

Simple Minds / Kelly Jones

Playing to sell-out arenas and global audiences, professional drummer Cherisse Osei celebrates 16 years of international touring. Working with industry legends and innovative artists including Paloma Faith, Bryan Ferry, MIKA and currently touring worldwide with Simple Minds and Kelly Jones. In 2018 she won first place in the best Live Session Drummer category in Rhythm Magazines and Music Radars polls.

Cherisse was given her first drums at the age of five “ a pink Mickey Mouse kit from her uncle. By 12 she was performing in bands, and by 17 she was signed to Polydor records.

Cherisse
Osei
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  • Most memorable Next-Level Performance

    Playing Glastonbury with Bryan Ferry was amazing! It’s Glastonbury!! Headlining the West Holts stage – It was really quite nerve wrecking but was so magical and exciting!
  • What Drives Your Creativity?

    My creativity is driven from brilliantly amazing musicians to other performing artists like actors, writers and athletes. The Olympics and Paralympics were truly inspirational. I also get a 'lift' from nature and inspiration from my closest friends and family.
  • Why do you choose Vic Firth?

    From the first moment I held a pair of Vic Firth sticks in my hands I felt it connected me with greater power and precision to the drums. They're an essential tool for any professional drummer!

BEHIND THE KIT

Simple Minds / Kelly Jones