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Often referred to as a "prodigy" by his
fans, Tony Royster Jr. has participated in numerous
drummer events and contests worldwide including the
1995 Guitar Center National Drum-Off competition in
Hollywood, CA which he won at the ripe old age of 11!
Despite his young age, Tony's career has included
many high-profile performances such as TV's Nickelodeon
House Band (lead by Paul Shaffer of the David Letterman
show), the Jenny Jones show, the 42nd Annual Grammy
Awards show, and an international tour in 2001 backing
#1 selling Asian artist, Hikaru Utada. Additionally,
he is regularly invited to perform at prestigious events
worldwide such as PASIC, Modern Drummer Festival,
and Montreal Drumfest.
Proficient in numerous styles, Tony excels at Funk,
R&B, Latin, Rock, and Jazz. He has performed alongside
such notable drummers as Billy Cobham, Steve Smith,
Sheila E., and veteran drummer Chester Thompson. He
has also graced the stage with legendary musician's
Branford Marsalis, Paul Shaffer, Jimmy Jam and Terry
Lewis, among others. Tony Royster Jr. was voted #1
Up and Coming Drummer in the Modern Drummer 2000
readers' poll.
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