Drew Hester

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Drew Hester is a drummer who has worked with Joe Walsh (1999-present), Jewel (2006-2007), Foo Fighters (2006-present), Lisa Marie Presley (2002-2006), Common Sense (1992-present), Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders and many others. Hester is also a producer.

In 2006, Hester toured with The Foo Fighters on their AFOOSTIC tour and played percussion on their live album and DVD Skin and Bones. Hester also produced the 2006 self-titled album of Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders, and was also given credit for mixing the album. Hester also performs on the songs "It's Ok Now", "End Of The Line", "You Drive Me Insane" (percussion), "Better You Than Me" (handclaps and percussion), "Walking Away" (piano) and "Running In Place" (drums).

In 2007, Hester was given credit for mixing and as an engineer on the Foo Fighters single "The Pretender", the first off of their album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. He is also credited for playing percussion on the songs "Come Alive", "Let it Die", "Cheer Up, Boys (Your Make Up Is Running)", "Long Road to Ruin" and "Summer's End".^[1]

In addition, Hester plays at Saddleback Church in Orange County, California.

On Feruary 19th, 2008 Hester preformed his famous Triangle Solo at Madison Square Garden.

On June 6th and 7th, 2008, Hester again performed his triangle solo at Wembley Stadium, London, after coaxing from Dave Grohl. Hester recieved one of the biggest crowd cheers of the night when he completed his spot.

[edit] Discography

Common Sense / Live at the Belly Up (1993) - drums
Common Sense / State of the Nation (1999) - drums
Common Sense / self titled (2002) - drums
Foo Fighters / One By One (2002) - percussion
Songseeker / Purpose Driven (2002) - drums
Common Sense / Don't Look Back (2003) - drums
Bill Madden / Samsara's Grip (2004) - drums
Lisa Marie Presley / Now What (2005) - percussion
Foo Fighters / In Your Honor (2005) - percussion
Taylor Hawkins and the Coattail Riders / self titled (2006) - drums, perc, producer, engineer and mixing
Leah Shafer / Her Other Life (2006) - drums, perc, producer, engineer and mixing
Foo Fighters / Skin and Bones (2006) - percussion/vibes
Justin Adams / Less Like Me (2007) - drums, perc, producer, engineer and mixing
Foo Fighters / Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace (2007) - percussion
Daniel Powter / New Album (2008) - percussion