Blas Elias
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| Blas Elias | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Blas Elias |
| Born | August 18, 1967 |
| Origin | Kennedy, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Associated acts | Slaughter, Blue Man Group |
| Website | www.slaughterweb.com |
Blas Elias (born August 18, 1967), is the drummer of rock band Slaughter.[1] He also drums for the Las Vegas production of Blue Man Group.[2]
[edit] Biography
Blas Elias is also an actor, having appeared in the movie Rock Star, 2001. Elias played drummer Donny Johnson, of the fictional band Blood Pollution. The film also featured performances by musicians such as Zakk Wylde, Jason Bonham, Myles Kennedy, Jeff Pilson, Brian Vander Ark and Nick Catanese.[3]
In 2000, Elias appeared in an instructional guitar video titled “Blas Elias of Slaughter - Drum Magic,” for Star Licks Productions.
Elias is endorsed by Ludwig Drums and Sabian Cymbals. At one time he had his own Signature series Drumstick Made by Pro Mark Drumsticks.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Huey, Steve. "Biography-Slaughter". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5451/biography. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ Patterson, Spencer (July 11, 2005). "Slaughter, LV a comfortable marriage". Las Vegas Sun. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2005/jul/11/slaughter-lv-a-comfortable-marriage/. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ "Bio". Blas Elias. http://www.blaselias.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1&Itemid=2. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ "Drum set up". Blas Elias. http://www.blaselias.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2&Itemid=3. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
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