Rich Redmond’s drumming is the heartbeat of more than 20 #1 singles, and live performances in front of more than two million people each year. He's recorded and toured for 18 years with the 2016 Country Music Awards Entertainer of the Year, Jason Aldean, and was the same year voted Modern Drummer Country Drummer of the Year.As a producer, Rich leads New Voice Entertainment, developing talent including Thompson Square and Parmalee, resulting in three #1 hits to date.Rich works as a speaker and educator, presenting his CRASH Course For Success. He’s appeared at PASIC, is adjunct faculty at Musicians Institute and Drummers Collective, and writes for Modern Drummer, Drum!, and other magazines.Rich endorses @dwdrums, @sabiancymbals_official, @promarkbydaddario, @remopercussion, @roland_us, @lpmusicofficial, @audiotechnicausa, @cympad, @humesandberg, and @prologixpercussion. Show notesThe Rich story richredmond.com18 years with Jason AldeanMaking it as a musicianLive setup with Jason AldeanWorking with his tech, Jon HullWorking with Pro Mark, DW, and H&B to develop signature gearPro Mark Rich Redmond Active Grip 595 drumstick https://tinyurl.com/redmond595DW Black Sheep bass drum beater https://tinyurl.com/dwblksheepRich’s favorite cymbals: Sabian 20” HHX Evolution Ride http://store.sabian.com/p/20-hhx-evolution-rideSabian 24” AA Bash Ride http://store.sabian.com/p/24-aa-bash-rideSabian 21” Holy China http://store.sabian.com/p/21-aa-holy-chinaMotivational speaking: CRASH Course for Success crashcourseforsuccess.comRich’s acting career richacts.comRich’s podcast, Pick Rich’s Brain http://richredmond.com/podcasts/Drumming in the Modern World: the “keys to the castle” for making it as a drummer in Nashville drumminginthemodernworld.com