Carter Beauford

Carter Beauford (b. November 2, 1957) is a drummer and founding member of the Dave Matthews Band. He is known for his abilities to mix together countless percussion styles, and highly regarded for his complex rhyhmic patterns and ability to accurately maintain tempo.

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November 2 - 1957 - Drummer - Dave Matthews Band - Percussion - Tempo

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A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Beauford began drumming at the age of three, playing his first professional gig when he was nine. Eventually, he joined the Richmond, Virginia band Secrets, along with Dave Matthews Band saxophonist Leroi Moore, and eventual longtime Dave Matthews Band guest musician, keyboardist Butch Taylor. Secrets would perform throughout Virginia, often times at Miller's, the bar in Charlottesville where Dave Matthews bartended. Dave approached both Carter and Leroi regarding some music he had written that he wished to record. Upon listening, Beauford agreed, thus establishing his permanent status as the drummer for the Dave Matthews Band.

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Charlottesville, Virginia - Richmond, Virginia - Saxophonist - Leroi Moore - Keyboardist - Butch Taylor

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Beauford has also contributed to other artists on side projects including work with Carlos Santana, John Popper (Blues Traveler), and bass virtuoso Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones).

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Carlos Santana - John Popper - Blues Traveler - Victor Wooten - Bela Fleck and the Flecktones

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