Peter Erskine

Oral History Information

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Musician, Drummer
Tags
Steely Dan, NAMM Staff & Vendors, Percussion, Drums, Stan Kenton, DW (Drum Workshop), Ludwig Drum Company, Product Engineers, Authors-Writers, Vic Firth, Clinician, Weather Report, Method Book Author, Peter Erskine, Jaco Pastorius

Peter Erskine has played a very visible role within the music industry as a noted drummer, author of method books and in designing several percussive products. He is also a welcomed sight at the NAMM Show where he can be found happily posing for photographs and checking out the latest gear. His impressive playing career included touring and recording with Stan Kenton as well as performing with Weather Report and Steely Dan. Peter has appeared on over 600 albums and has provided clinics in music stores around the world.