10 Facts About Dawn Richardson

Dawn Richardson was born on April 19,1964 and is an American rock drummer, teacher, and writer of instructional books on percussion.

Dawn Richardson is best known as drummer for the San Francisco-based band 4 Non Blondes from 1991 to 1994.

Dawn Richardson earned her undergraduate degree in music, concentrating in percussion, at California State University, Los Angeles.

Dawn Richardson has studied with the principal percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and with studio musicians such as Steve Houghton and Greg Goodall.

Dawn Richardson joined the band 4 Non Blondes in 1991, after the band had achieved local popularity in the San Francisco area.

Dawn Richardson met the band through mutual friends and was asked to audition for them after the departure of their original drummer, Wanda Day.

Dawn Richardson was hired directly after her audition, and relocated from Hollywood to San Francisco.

Dawn Richardson is the author of six books, including most recently an instructional book with an accompanying video, Chart Topping Drum Fills.

Dawn Richardson plays music and teaches drum lessons in San Francisco.

Dawn Richardson has six book publications, all focused on teaching, mastering, and appreciating the art of drumming.