Donnie Marple

Donnie Marple

Donnie started playing drums at three years old. Never having a lesson, he was considered a prodigy because of the way he instantly matured when he sat behind a kit.

After winning several awards in his high school and college jazz bands, he entered the Guitar Center Drum Off where he was crowned champion on January 4, 2008. After winning the Drum Off, he moved to Nashville, TN where started making headway in the industry.

After four years of playing with local musicians and doing demo sessions, he got a gig playing with CMA nominated Lee Brice. Donnie brings solid feel, soul, and drive to this powerhouse act, while maintaining a unique musical flow in live and studio settings.

Residing in Nashville, TN, Donnie continues to inspire drummers worldwide.

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  • Donnie Marple
    Donnie Marple

    Donnie started playing drums at three years old. Never having a lesson, he was considered a prodigy because of the way he instantly matured when he sat behind a kit....

    Donnie Marple

    Donnie started playing drums at three years old. Never having a lesson, he was considered a prodigy because of the way he instantly matured when he sat behind a kit....

  • Gavin Harrison
    Gavin Harrison

    Gavin started to work professionally in 1979. He worked as a freelance session drummer on records and tours for the following artists: Incognito, Lisa Stansfield, Lewis Taylor, Artful Dodger, Paul...

    Gavin Harrison

    Gavin started to work professionally in 1979. He worked as a freelance session drummer on records and tours for the following artists: Incognito, Lisa Stansfield, Lewis Taylor, Artful Dodger, Paul...

  • Tom Brislin
    Tom Brislin

    Voted one of the top ten keyboardists by the PROG Magazine readers poll, Tom Brislin has been established as one of the most compelling and versatile musicians in progressive rock...

    Tom Brislin

    Voted one of the top ten keyboardists by the PROG Magazine readers poll, Tom Brislin has been established as one of the most compelling and versatile musicians in progressive rock...

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