Jason Sutter

Jason Sutter
Origin	Potsdam, New York, U.S.
Occupations	Drummer
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	Marilyn Manson, New York Dolls, Smash Mouth, American Hi-Fi
Website	www.jasonsutter.com

Born in Potsdam, New York, Jason Sutter began playing drums at the age of nine and played his first professional gig at the age of ten with his band Paragon! Playing his first "bar gig" at thirteen, Sutter continued to play clubs two to three times a week throughout his high school years. Upon graduation Sutter attended the University of North Texas where he graduated with a Bachelors degree in music education and later attended the University of Miami. While pursuing his Masters degree in orchestral percussion, Sutter taught, performed and recorded with the top ensembles at the University, including the "Concert Jazz Band" (CJB) as well as performing professionally throughout Miami. While still in Graduate school, Sutter landed his first tour with Atlantic recording artist Juliana Hatfield. After Miami Sutter relocated to Boston, Ma. where he recorded performed and toured with such artists as: Letters to Cleo, Jack Drag and Ben Lee among many others.

Sutter currently resides in Los Angeles. Since his arrival, Sutter has had the opportunity to record, perform and tour with such artists as: The Rembrandts, Jason Faulkner, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Pink, The Campfire Girls, Chantal Kreviazuk, Joe Walsh, Butch Walker, Our Lady Peace, Dean and Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots) and Nina Gordon (Veruca Salt) as well as many others. Sutter has also made numerous television and feature film appearances and has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Carson Daily Show, The late show with David Letterman and In 2005 completed an extensive UK, US and Japanese tour with his band American Hi-Fi. In 2006 Sutter went on to record and play with multi platinum artists Smash Mouth. Following three years of international touring and recording with Soundgarden/Audioslave front-man Chris Cornell, Sutter recorded and toured for Vertical Horizon's record "Burning The Days". In 2010 Sutter completed the "Can't Slow Down" world tour with American rock legends Foreigner and is currently touring with punk rock icons the New York Dolls. On January 4, 2012, Sutter was announced to be the live drummer for Marilyn Manson on their upcoming tour.