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MUSIC GENRE(s): What music style(s) do you perform and/or are you in to?: Everything that's popular with the audience. As long as it sells to the customers, I'll play it!
"Always treat your working band as a legitimate business because it is and the audience as your clients because they are! Remember that any company that doesn't cater to the client's needs is a company that will quickly go out of business!"
"Mr. Rent A Percussionist's work motto."
Here are my latest YouTube videos of the different music gigs I play each week.
My YouTube.com channel is:
www.youtube.com/808beatbox
Derrick Edwards

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CONTRIBUTION TO LIVE MUSIC: (what's your game?): Are you a performer, act, enthusiast (fan), promoter, venue, publisher, photographer, what service, etc?: Percussionist (All genres) Drummer (All genres)

BIOGRAPHY:: I've been playing music in the western PA. area for almost 40 years. In the early to mid 70's I played with many bands in the Soul/Funk style and in the later 70's I played mostly Rock gigs. In the early 80's I played with a band called "Toiz" and also another band called "LaRoxes". From 1984-1992 I played drums on a Christian TV Show called "Lightmusic" plus various different bands.
Today I'm the percussionist for a local church in the Wexford area and the drummer for "That 80's Band" an 80's cover dance band (www.that80sband.net ) and I also freelance as a percussionist/drummer with various bands around the Pittsburgh area.
I'm also a member of the AFM Musicians' Union Local 630 New Kensington, PA.

CLASSIFIEDS: I am in search of,, (or) I have available ,, (equipment, musicians, services, etc): I'm available for freelance work as a percussionist or drum kit playing. Just email me here and I'll promptly get back to you.
My youtube.com channel:
www.youtube.com/808beatbox
My 80's cover band "That 80's Band" website:
www.that80sband.net

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At 11:17pm on March 30, 2009, Carla Andrea Leininger said…: Thanks for the feedback Derrick. I'm late getting back to you but happy to know there are black Beatles fans out there!

At 8:11am on February 13, 2009, Tony Basile said…: Its 8:10 AM on Friday morninb.... listened to a track, and definitely like what I hear. I will be sure to catch up on the rest of it after work and will be sure to hook up with you soon, Derrick

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At 5:41pm on December 18, 2008, Smilin' Dave said…: Derrick; Watched you at Howlers many a night jammin with the Biggs Bros etc. I took and framed the fotos on the back wall. Mayby you remember me. I've seen you with that 80's band also. In any event, I'm still pluggin' away at drummin; so many great drummers at Howlers. Anyway, Happy Holidays and see ya around.

At 1:43pm on December 16, 2008, bill brown said…: i sure can!! i'll see him new years eve. he had to quit "gigging" his guitar school has really taken off for him, he is a great guy, the best!

At 1:25pm on December 16, 2008, bill brown said…: derrick,
i didn't realize that you had done some "stuff" with our old bass player, Duane "Double Dee" Davis. He was playing guitar in the video i saw. gotta love that surf rock1

At 3:28pm on November 6, 2008, The Blues Orphans said…: Hi Derrick, Thanks for stopping out at Billy's Roadhouse. It was great to see you again and to have had the opportunity to jam with you a bit. take care. Delete Comment

At 11:08am on November 3, 2008, "SOUTHSIDE" JERRY MELLIX said…: No man, I went to his house a few years back, to give him one of my CDs and I haven't heard from him since. Maybe it was the CD that has kept him silent......L.O.L I hear Chipper is n ot well. How are you and yours, fine I hope. Here is my web site: www.southsidejerry.com

At 1:30am on November 2, 2008, "SOUTHSIDE" JERRY MELLIX said…: Hey brother, how have you been? I haven't seen you and a long time. I'm so glad to know that you are still doin' it. I hope our paths cross, soon. - Peace

At 1:10pm on October 17, 2008, bill brown said…: hi derrick,
glad to meet you. i put some money down on one of those Joyful Noise snares and i am contemplating it this weekend! that thing is only a few bucks less than my kit! but they are ohhh so purty! HA HA