Rachel Blumberg
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About
American musician who is best known for her drumming and singing. She is recognized for her work as the drummer of the indie rock band The Decemberists.
Before Fame
Inspired by her mother who was a professional cellist and her father who taught music in public school, she began taking lessons early on and quickly excelled as a drummer. She played in several Portland based indie bands before joining The Decemberists in 2000.
Trivia
In addition to her music, she is also a visual artist and her works have been collected by a variety of celebrities including Gillian Welch, Jonathan Richman, and Jenny Conlee.
Family Life
She was born and raised in Portland, Oregon.
Associated With
She has played alongside and toured with a variety of musicians including Conor Oberst, M Ward, and Zooey Deschanel.
