Slam
(drums and percussion) has been a much sought
after drummer for more than a decade, having traveled
across the US and internationally since 1991 performing
with renowned artists such as Martha Reaves of
“Heat Wave” fame, the R&B sensation
group, the Delfonics (featuring Major Harris)
and the Manhattans, blues phenomenon Deborah Coleman,
Skeeter Brandon & Highway 61 (R&B groove),
the Clay Motley Band, a nationwide group begun
locally, Caroline Hope & Taz (top 40 club
band), and Jah Rasta (mainstream Reggae). He was
instrumental in developing the “World Beat
Rhythm Ensemble”, a program designed to
engage young people in interactive music/social
activities and to build self-confidence. He works
with the Fredericksburg Area Boys and Girls Club
and Building a Better Life Foundation, Inc. to
present after-school and weekend educational music
programs in drumline and percussion. He is fluent
in a wide range of standard and Latin styles and
bears many years of professional studio experience
having worked for recording artists locally and
abroad in London, England. He has performed in
dozens of local groups and supports his church
community playing gospel. He teaches percussion,
rudimental drumming, and drum set lessons in Fredericksburg
area private homes and at Picker’s Supply,
Fredericksburg, and is an advocate of using “rhythm
with musicality” to complement and provide
a rhythmic foundation for the groups with which
he plays. Slam and his wife/musical partner, Becky
Faye, work together as a duo and founded the band
project, Luminosity, together with friends and
local artists, Alex Petty (guitar), and Neil Richardson
(bassist). |