Rodd Bland

Rodd Bland

Independent

From Blues Royalty, the son of Bobby "Blue" Bland and godson of B.B. King, Rodd Bland rose up from the age of 3 learning traditional blues from his father's drummers, John "Jab O" Starks, Harold "Peanie" Portier, and Rodd's brother, Tony Coleman, to become an exceptional band cornerstone rounding out any genre.

Spending much of his time touring live, Rodd has additionally contributed to sessions with talent such as Ian Siegal, and Darren Jay and The Delta Souls. Rodd appears alongside his father in Austin City Limits and Music Voyager. As well as the documentary, Take Me To The River, playing with his father and Yo Gotti. Furthering with Sundance Film Festival concert for the movie anchoring the drum throne with The Hi Rhythm Band, playing behind STAX legends William Bell and Ben Cauley Jr. as well as Oscar award winning rapper Frayser Boy and Al Kapone.

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  • Most memorable Next-Level Performance

    I was about 30 and played Turn On Your Love Light by my father Bobby Blue Bland, he said I reminded him of his original drummer John "Jab O' Starks. Extremely big smile over my face.

  • What Drives Your Creativity?

    Honestly any and all forms of music cause me to want to get creative and express my feelings through playing drums.

  • Why do you choose Vic Firth?

    For years I felt like I was behind the curve playing until I fully made the switch over to Vic Firth. I've never had such complete faith in a product like I do from Vic Firth and it's been proven time and time again when I sit down behind a drum set.

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