Dave Lombardo

Dave Lombardo (Sr.) (February 16, 1965, Havana, Cuba) is a drummer, best known as a founding member of Slayer.

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February 16 - 1965 - Havana - Cuba - Drummer - Slayer

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Lombardo is widely regarded as one of the most powerful and creative drummers in heavy metal music. (his work with Slayer has been called "astonishingly innovative"http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=slayer). He is capable of performing difficult beats at remarkably fast speeds for prolonged periods. Lombardo is also very open-minded, and eager to record in challenging, unusual settings.

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Lombardo was born February 16, 1965 in Havana, Cuba. At age two his parents left Cuba and made way for California. At a young age Lombardo started to play drums, which lead to a successful career in music.

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February 16 - 1965 - Havana - Cuba - California

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After cofounding metal pioneers Slayer in 1983, Lombardo played with them until 1992, leaving to found Grip Inc.. In 2001 Lombardo joined Slayer for the God Hates Us All tour--initially as a short-term fill-in--but has remained with the group to the present.

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Slayer - 1983 - 1992 - Grip Inc. - 2001 - God Hates Us All

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He is also known for his work with other musicians such as Fantômas, Testament, Apocalyptica, John Zorn and recently, recording Drums of Death with DJ Spooky. Lombardo also took part in the Modern Drummer Festival in 2000.

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Fantômas - Testament - Apocalyptica - John Zorn - Drums of Death - DJ Spooky - Modern Drummer - 2000

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Lombardo is married and has two sons. He lives in Victorville, California, USA.

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