Ron Hurst (musician)
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Ron Hurst (born c. 1950) is an American musician.[1] Since 1984 he has been the drummer for American rock band Steppenwolf.[2][3] He resides in Hillsboro, Oregon, in the Portland area where he teaches drums at a studio.[4] Hurst moved from Nashville, Tennessee, to the Hillsboro area in 2003.[1] He grew up in Holyoke, Massachusetts before moving to New York City and Nashville.[5][6] His daughter is in a band called In Retrograde.[7] In addition to drums, he has also done vocal work with the band.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Smith, Taylor (May 3, 2013). "Hillsboro's MIR Music offers lessons from teachers like Ron Hurst, drummer of Steppenwolf". OregonLive.com. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Morsch, Mike (July 21, 2015). "Take a Magic Carpet Ride: John Kay and Steppenwolf are keeping the classic rock sound alive". CentralJersey.com. Packet Media LLC. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Silverman, Ed (July 17, 2013). "Letting It Ride: Steppenwolf drummer will help bring the magic to Morristown, July 18 | Morristown Green". morristowngreen.com. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Steppenwolf drummer Ron Hurst teaching lessons in Hillsboro". FOX12 Oregon. June 1, 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Feder-Sawyer, Mandy (July 11, 2018). "Steppenwolf drummer has called Hillsboro home for years". Forest Grove News-Times. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ Andreoni, Phyllis (December 25, 1978). "Former little drummer boy makesgood; comes home for the holiday". Springfield Union. p. 13.
He began playing drums in the Holyoke Public Schools system. Eventually, Edward Nowak, director of instrumental music sent a note home to Hurst's parents suggesting that he was talented and should have lessons...Hurt who graduated from Holyoke High School
- ^ Hansson, Jenny (11 June 2018). "Born to be wild: Why Joe-Y plans to rock". KOIN 6 News. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
- ^ "Ron Hurst | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 July 2018.