Hamid Drake

Drummer

Birthday August 3, 1955

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Monroe, LA

Age 68 years old

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About

Jazz drummer and percussionist who plays avant-garde music and has performed Afro-Cuban music as well.

Before Fame

He got his start working alongside Fred Anderson. 

Trivia

He is known for using Afro-Cuban, Indian, and African percussion instruments.

Family Life

His family moved from Monroe, Louisiana to Evanston, Illinois when he was a young man.

Associated With

He has collaborated with jazz pianist Herbie Hancock.