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'''Brian Doherty''' is best known as a drummer for groups like [[They Might Be Giants]],<ref name="allmusictm"/> [[XTC]], [[Freedy Johnston]], and [[Ben Folds]], as well as television and movie soundtracks. He has also released several solo albums, and works as a music educator. |
'''Brian Doherty''' is best known as a drummer for groups like [[They Might Be Giants]],<ref name="allmusictm"/> [[XTC]], [[Freedy Johnston]], and [[Ben Folds]], as well as television and movie soundtracks. He has also released several solo albums, and works as a music educator.<ref name="davidweiss"/> |
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==Early life, education== |
==Early life, education== |
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Born in [[Brooklyn]], Doherty began playing drums at the age of seven. Growing up in [[Randolph, New Jersey]], he |
Born in [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]],<ref name="facebookoff"/> Doherty began playing drums at the age of seven.<ref name="twyla"/> Growing up in [[Randolph, New Jersey]], early on he listened avidly to rock bands such as [[The Outlaws]], [[Lynard Skynard]], and [[Led Zeppelin]].<ref name="twyla"/> Doherty went on to play drums in his high school [[marching band]], percussion ensemble, and a number of [[garage rock]] bands.<ref name="twyla"/> |
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== Music career== |
== Music career== |
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===Early releases=== |
===Early releases=== |
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Doherty began touring with [[Jonathan Butler]] and jazz artists like [[Noel Pointer]] and [[Lonnie Liston Smith]]. |
Doherty began touring with [[Jonathan Butler]] and jazz artists like [[Noel Pointer]] and [[Lonnie Liston Smith]]. He then joined [[RCA Records]]' [[The Silos]], which was named Best Band in America by ''[[Rolling Stone]]''. Brian spent the next few years as a session drummer, recording with [[Freedy Johnston]] and working with [[Ben Folds]].<ref name="facebookoff"/> |
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He also joined the faculty at NYC’s Drummers Collective, |
He also joined the faculty at NYC’s Drummers Collective, which he stayed a part of for thirteen years.<ref name="facebookoff"/> |
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In the early 90s, Brian was recruited by [[They Might Be Giants]] |
In the early 90s, Brian was recruited by [[They Might Be Giants]]. For three years they recorded several albums, co-wrote songs, and toured internationally.<ref name="facebookoff"/> |
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After leaving They Might Be Giants, Doherty went on to work with [[M2M (band)|M2M]], [[Frank Black]], [[Twyla Tharp]], [[XTC]], [[Madder Rose]], Simone Hardy, [[Chip Taylor]], [[John Linnell]], [[Mono Puff]], [[John Platania]], [[Sol Seppy]], [[Guy Davis (musician)|Guy Davis]], [[Gary Lucas]], Haruko Nara and [[Jon Langford]] of [[The Mekons]]. |
After leaving They Might Be Giants, Doherty went on to work with [[M2M (band)|M2M]], [[Frank Black]], [[Twyla Tharp]], [[XTC]], [[Madder Rose]], Simone Hardy, [[Chip Taylor]], [[John Linnell]], [[Mono Puff]], [[John Platania]], [[Sol Seppy]], [[Guy Davis (musician)|Guy Davis]], [[Gary Lucas]], Haruko Nara and [[Jon Langford]] of [[The Mekons]].<ref name="facebookoff"/> |
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Doherty also produced a number of recordings including Ms. Lum’s ''Airport Love Song'', described by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' as "exquisitely wrought." |
Doherty also produced a number of recordings including Ms. Lum’s ''Airport Love Song'', described by ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' as "exquisitely wrought."<ref name="facebookoff"/> |
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===Recent years=== |
===Recent years=== |
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In 2000, Brian returned to graduate school and became a school teacher as part of the New York City Teaching Fellows program. Currently, Doherty is a music teacher in the West Farms neighborhood of [[The Bronx]]. He remains professionally active playing recording sessions, private events and [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] shows. He’s worked on the Broadway productions of ''[[RENT]]'', ''[[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]]'', ''[[The Times They Are A-Changin' (musical)|The Times They Are A-Changin']]'' and ''[[Little Shop of Horrors (musical)|Little Shop of Horrors]]''. |
In 2000, Brian returned to graduate school and became a school teacher as part of the New York City Teaching Fellows program. Currently, Doherty is a music teacher in the West Farms neighborhood of [[The Bronx]]. He remains professionally active playing recording sessions, private events and [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] shows.<ref name="facebookoff"/> He’s worked on the Broadway productions of ''[[RENT]]'', ''[[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]]'',<ref name="facebookoff"/> ''[[The Times They Are A-Changin' (musical)|The Times They Are A-Changin']]''<ref name="twyla"/> and ''[[Little Shop of Horrors (musical)|Little Shop of Horrors]]''.<ref name="facebookoff"/> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[They Might Be Giants]] |
*[[They Might Be Giants]] |
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==Discography== |
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==Further reading== |
==Further reading== |
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== References == |
== References == |
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<ref name="facebookoff">{{cite news |
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<ref name="davidweiss">{{cite news |
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| title = NYC Drummer Brian Doherty Releases Volume 2 of “Keep It Simple” Royalty-Free Drum Tracks |
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| url = http://www.sonicscoop.com/2011/01/11/nyc-drummer-brian-doherty-releases-volume-2-of-keep-it-simple-royalty-free-drum-tracks/ |
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| date = January 11, 2011 |
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| title = Veteran Rock Drummer, Brian Doherty, Finds Unlikely Home on Broadway in New Bob Dylan/Twyla Tharp Show |
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| url = http://www.ereleases.com/pr/veteran-rock-drummer-brian-doherty-finds-unlikely-home-on-broadway-in-new-bob-dylantwyla-tharp-show-8490 |
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| date = Oct. 23, 2006 |
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<ref name="allmusictm">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p5632/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: They Might Be Giants|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=1 May 2010}}</ref> |
<ref name="allmusictm">{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p5632/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: They Might Be Giants|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=1 May 2010}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:18, 2 May 2014
Brian Doherty | |
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| Born | Brooklyn, New York City, USA |
| Origin | Randolph, New Jersey |
| Genres | Various: alternative rock, indie rock, jazz, new wave, singer-songwriter |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, record producer, educator |
| Instrument(s) | Drum kit |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Various |
| Website | Official website |
Brian Doherty is best known as a drummer for groups like They Might Be Giants,[1] XTC, Freedy Johnston, and Ben Folds, as well as television and movie soundtracks. He has also released several solo albums, and works as a music educator.[2]
Early life, education
Born in Brooklyn, New York,[3] Doherty began playing drums at the age of seven.[4] Growing up in Randolph, New Jersey, early on he listened avidly to rock bands such as The Outlaws, Lynard Skynard, and Led Zeppelin.[4] Doherty went on to play drums in his high school marching band, percussion ensemble, and a number of garage rock bands.[4]
Music career
Early releases
Doherty began touring with Jonathan Butler and jazz artists like Noel Pointer and Lonnie Liston Smith. He then joined RCA Records' The Silos, which was named Best Band in America by Rolling Stone. Brian spent the next few years as a session drummer, recording with Freedy Johnston and working with Ben Folds.[3]
He also joined the faculty at NYC’s Drummers Collective, which he stayed a part of for thirteen years.[3]
In the early 90s, Brian was recruited by They Might Be Giants. For three years they recorded several albums, co-wrote songs, and toured internationally.[3]
After leaving They Might Be Giants, Doherty went on to work with M2M, Frank Black, Twyla Tharp, XTC, Madder Rose, Simone Hardy, Chip Taylor, John Linnell, Mono Puff, John Platania, Sol Seppy, Guy Davis, Gary Lucas, Haruko Nara and Jon Langford of The Mekons.[3]
Doherty also produced a number of recordings including Ms. Lum’s Airport Love Song, described by Billboard as "exquisitely wrought."[3]
Recent years
In 2000, Brian returned to graduate school and became a school teacher as part of the New York City Teaching Fellows program. Currently, Doherty is a music teacher in the West Farms neighborhood of The Bronx. He remains professionally active playing recording sessions, private events and Broadway shows.[3] He’s worked on the Broadway productions of RENT, Hairspray,[3] The Times They Are A-Changin'[4] and Little Shop of Horrors.[3]
See also
Discography
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Further reading
- Brian Doherty discography at Discogs
- Brian Doherty discography at Allmusic
References
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Biography: They Might Be Giants". Allmusic. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
- ^ Weiss, David (January 11, 2011). "NYC Drummer Brian Doherty Releases Volume 2 of "Keep It Simple" Royalty-Free Drum Tracks". SonicScoop. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "About". Brian Doherty (Facebook). Retrieved 2014-03-25.
- ^ a b c d "Veteran Rock Drummer, Brian Doherty, Finds Unlikely Home on Broadway in New Bob Dylan/Twyla Tharp Show". ereleases. Oct. 23, 2006. Retrieved 2014-03-25.
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