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).