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315 – Jack Bruno: Drumming for Tina Turner, Backing up Legendary Singers, Touring Over the Decades

315 – Jack Bruno: Drumming for Tina Turner, Backing up Legendary Singers, Touring Over the Decades

FromWorking Drummer


315 – Jack Bruno: Drumming for Tina Turner, Backing up Legendary Singers, Touring Over the Decades

FromWorking Drummer

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Length:
82 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jack was born and raised in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Influenced by a musical family, he started playing drums at the age of nine and was playing in rock bands by the time he was twelve. 



He’s toured and recorded with many different artists over the course of his career including Joe Cocker for 20 years, recording and playing on all Tina Turner tours for 28 years, as well as tours with Elton John, Richard Marx, Peter Frampton and Taj Mahal. 



 He’s currently playing with Texas blues great Delbert McClinton.



In This episode, Jack talks about: 



* Getting the gig with Tina Turner* Touring eastern European countries in the 1980’s* Drumming behind singers* Changes in tech over the years * Filling in on an Elton John tour and how it came about* Moving Nashville and working with Delbert McClinton







This episode is sponsored by Sonitus.
Released:
Apr 22, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Everything you need to know about being a professional drummer…and a few things you may not want to know. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta: the podcast Working Drummer covers it all in interviews with a dynamic range of pro drummers. With over 300 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. We hear from a diverse range of musicians who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.