12 Facts About Doane Perry

Doane Ethredge Perry was born on June 16,1954 and is an American musician, composer and author.

From New York City, Perry began playing the piano at age seven and then took up drums at eleven.

Doane Perry attended Browning, St Bernard's and Collegiate Schools in New York City.

Doane Perry has appeared on over 100 successful records within his musical career in various musical capacities as a performer, composer and producer, that have achieved gold to multi-platinum status.

Doane Perry was a member of the faculty of the Musician's Institute in Hollywood, Ca.

Doane Perry continues to perform solo clinics at Drum Festivals and Music Colleges around the world.

In 1984 Doane Perry joined Grammy Award-winning band Jethro Tull as drummer and percussionist to replace Gerry Conway.

Doane Perry is the second member of Jethro Tull to have been born in the United States;.

Doane Perry continued to record and tour until the band's 2011 hiatus, and was its third longest standing member of 28 years.

Doane Perry played on numerous Jethro Tull albums and DVDs from 1984 - 2011.

Doane Perry has used a wide variety of equipment over the years.

Doane Perry uses different drum kits depending on several factors, such as whether he is performing live or recording in the studio.