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This article is about the Social Distortion drummer. For his father, see David Hidalgo.

David Hidalgo Jr.
Background information
Born (1984-08-30) August 30, 1984 (age 40)
GenresPunk rock, Mariachi
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active2004–present
Member ofSocial Distortion, Mariachi El Bronx
Formerly ofThe Bronx, The Drips, Suicidal Tendencies, Bullet Treatment, Spinnerette

David Hidalgo Jr. (born August 30, 1984) is an American drummer who plays in the punk rock band Social Distortion.[1]

Early life, family and education

He is the son of David Hidalgo, guitarist and singer of Los Lobos. The younger David began playing drums at age four.[2]

Career

Hidalgo decided to become a career musician at age 20.[2] He began playing with Suicidal Tendencies in 2002 until about 2007.[2] He also played drums for The Bronx/Mariachi El Bronx[2] (beginning in 2015 on a tour and later in 2016 as a member)[2] as well as its side project The Drips[3] and the hardcore punk band Bullet Treatment with a variety of lineups that also included members of Rise Against, The Bronx, Cancer Bats, Anti-Flag and others.

Joining Social Distortion in 2010,[2] he replaced former drummer Scott Reeder, who had been busy with his main project Fu Manchu. David also toured with Brody Dalle in her Spinnerette and self-titled projects. He has recorded and toured with Chuck Ragan and Dave Hause. He also recorded on a Greg Graffin solo album.

Instruments and equipment

Hidalgo uses and endorses:[2]

References

  1. ^ "Current Social Distortion News". SxDx.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Hidalgo, David Jr. (January 2018). "On The Beat with David Hidalgo Jr. of Social Distortion: Balancing Bands and Styles". Modern Drummer. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Tonniges, Kyle (March 26, 2018). "A Return to Form: A Conversation With The Bronx". The Reader. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  4. ^ "David Hidalgo Jr". Ludwig-Musser.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.


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