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World
class drummer George “Bam Bam” Sheppard is a protegé
of Henry Adler and Louie Bellson. He has toured and recorded with greats
ranging from jazz icon Dizzy Gillespie to the rock group The Talking Heads.
If you've heard the song "Burning Down the House", by the Talking
Heads, you've heard George play!
George was the drummer on that tune, which won a Grammy. George has also worked with Grammy nominated guitarist Eric Johnson, Handy Award winners the Smokin' Joe Kubek Band with B'nois King. Some of his many credits include performances with internationally accomplished musicians Johnny Amaroso, Louie Bellson, Keter Betts, Ruby Braff, Ron Carter, Billy Cobham, George Cort, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Milt Hinton, Will Lee, James Moody, Bucky Pizzarelli, Dave Sanborn, Maureen McGovern, Marvin Hamlish, Dizzy Fingers Ike and The Melting Penguin.
In addition, George has performed on several USO tours. George plays with numerous area bands and also teaches drums. He is currently on tour with Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers.
George was the drummer on that tune, which won a Grammy. George has also worked with Grammy nominated guitarist Eric Johnson, Handy Award winners the Smokin' Joe Kubek Band with B'nois King. Some of his many credits include performances with internationally accomplished musicians Johnny Amaroso, Louie Bellson, Keter Betts, Ruby Braff, Ron Carter, Billy Cobham, George Cort, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Milt Hinton, Will Lee, James Moody, Bucky Pizzarelli, Dave Sanborn, Maureen McGovern, Marvin Hamlish, Dizzy Fingers Ike and The Melting Penguin.
In addition, George has performed on several USO tours. George plays with numerous area bands and also teaches drums. He is currently on tour with Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers.
