Dylan Wissing is an American drummer, percussionist and composer.
Biography Wissing is a native of Bloomington, Indiana. He graduated from Bloomington High School North in 1988, and Indiana University in 1993, with a bachelor’s degree in French. He studied at the Indiana University School of Music for two years.Bloomington native wins Grammy Award
Wissing is best known for playing the "big drums" on Alicia Keys' Grammy Award-winning Number One Hit "Girl on Fire."Modern Drummer's Youtube Story" Besides recording records with artists such as Drake, Kanye West, Eminem and Jay-Z,"Article at Modern Drummer magazine" he was a constant member of the bands Skidmore Fountain and Johnny Socko."Allmusic credits" The more he has worked with Maybach Music Group, Just Blaze and Saigon."Drummersresource interview" Wissing's song credits include 4 Grammy Award-nominations and 2 wins to date."Indie Studio Drummer News" Wissing was featured in the New York Times for his meticulous session work in duplicating famous rhythms, notably the James Brown "Funky Drummer" beat.A Musician's White Whale: Perfectly Recreating the Funky Drummer Beat
Discography 1994 - Johnny Socko - Bovaquarium 1996 - Johnny Socko - Oh I Do Hopte It's the Roast Beef 1997 - Johnny Socko - Full Trucker Effect 1999 - Johnny Socko - Quatro 2001 - Johnny Socko - Double Live 2002 - Johnny Socko - Johnny Socko 2006 - Skidmore Fountain - Skidmore Fountain 2007 - Skidmore Fountain - Break 2011 - Jay-Z - Watch The Throne 2011 - Maybach Music Group - Self Made Vol. 1 2011 - Drake - Take Care 2012 - Alicia Keys - Girl on Fire 2013 - Kanye West - Yeezus 2014 - Eminem - Shady XV
References
External links dylanwissing.com Official Site