Read to the Rhythm: Born to Drum 1. Drummer Ahmir Khalib Thompson, a founding member of The Roots and part of the house band
for The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, goes professionally by what name? ______________ 2. What American Metal drummer is so respected for his timekeeping abilities he is known as “the
Atomic Clock?” _________________________ 3. This “glamorous” drummer, has toured with Prince as well as releasing her own albums. Her full
last name is Escovedo, but she’s usually known as _________________. 4. Born in Chicago, __________________________ was the drummer for Benny Goodman and is
noted for providing the driving beat on the song “Sing, Sing ,Sing.” 5. Often named one of the world’s best drummers, Neil Peart is drummer and lyricist for the band
______________________. 6. This world famous jazz drummer was a seasoned performer by age four with his vaudeville act,
"Traps the Drum Wonder.” __________________________ 7. Which member of the duo known collectively as The White Stripes, played the drums – perhaps
most notably on the song “Seven Nation Army”?______________________ 8. A popular session drummer, Josh Freese has appeared on nearly 300 albums, from Devo to the
Dixie Chicks, but he started out in 1990 as an original member of what band? __________________
9. The mystery white-‐haired drummer first known as “Grandma drummer” became a YouTube
sensation when she was captured on film at what Wisconsin shop? __________________________
Due by 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. Please return completed quizzes to the Reference/Reader Services Desk.
Must be received before 9:00 p.m. on the appropriate Tuesday; drawings will be held the following Wednesday &
winners notified within two days.
Name: _______________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________
Week #1 June 10-‐16, 2015
Due by 9:00 p.m. on 6/16