DJ Ravi Drums

DJ Ravi Drums

Ravi Jakhotia,[1] who performs as DJ Ravi Drums, is a private party DJ and drummer.[2] He was the music director and drummer on the 2009 NBC TV series Howie Do It.

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Career details

As Ravi Jakhotia

In 1991, Jakhotia replaced Dana Burnell as the drummer for the progressive metal band Crimson Glory.[3] Following the departure of vocalist Midnight, the remaining Crimson Glory members (Jakhotia, Jon Drenning and Jeff Lords) moved to Arizona and formed the band Crush with former Michael Schenker singer, David Van Landing and released one album under that moniker.[4] They later changed name to Erotic Liquid Culture and released a self-titled album in 1996 on Quadra Records.

In 2007, Jakhotia was drummer for the alternative rock band The Last Goodnight and appeared on the album Poison Kiss.[5]

As DJ Ravi Drums

Voted 2010 Peoples Choice "The Worlds Best Innovative Dj/Drummer"

Drums was the first Indian American music director of an American TV series. Howie Mandel discovered Drums performing in the 2008 Super Bowl pregame show. Drums is also credited with inventing the process of live drum playing while re-mixing.

He also performed at the 2009 Oscars when two nominated songs came from Slumdog Millionaire, a movie filmed in India.[6] He has performed with Paula Abdul, Ricky Martin, Will Smith and The Black Eyed Peas.[7] Events where he appeared included the HBO Emmy after party, Fashion Week in New York City and Los Angeles, and a Michael Jordan party.[8] His musical styles include house, dance, funk, rock, Latin, Brazilian, reggae, Reggaeton, swing and hip-hop.[8][9]

Drums has served as personal DJ for Hugh Hefner, appeared in a Gap commercial, and played a small role in The Matrix Reloaded.[9]

Personal life

Jakhotia was born in New York City.[1] He is married and lives in Beverly Hills.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Ravi Jakhotia". New York Times. http://movies.nytimes.com/person/1638861/Ravi-Jakhotia. Retrieved 2010-01-26. 
  2. ^ a b Hicks, Jerry (2009-01-01). "Ravi's rhythm". OCMetro. http://www.ocmetro.com/t-Profile_Ravi_Drums_DJ_0109.aspx. Retrieved 2010-01-26. 
  3. ^ "Crimson Glory". Encyclopedia Metallum. http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=381. Retrieved 2009-01-26. 
  4. ^ "Band bio: Crimson Glory". http://www.tritonpowercruise.com/crimson_glory.html. Retrieved 2010-01-26. 
  5. ^ "The Last Goodnight - Poison Kiss". newbury-comics.com. http://www.newburycomics.com/rel/v2_viewupc.php?storenr=103&upc=509995038962. Retrieved 2010-01-26. 
  6. ^ "NBC's "Howie Do It" Co-Star DJ Ravi Drums to Perform on the 2009 Academy Awards". Business Wire. 2009-02-18. http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20090218006293&newsLang=en. Retrieved 2010-01-26. 
  7. ^ "NBC Taps First Indian-American Music Director for “Howie Do It” TV Show". India Journal. 2009-01-16. http://www.indiajournal.com/pages/event.php?id=5725. Retrieved 2010-01-26. 
  8. ^ a b Dinaro, Joy (2009-10-07). "Drumming Up a Good Time". WMAQ-TV. http://www.nbcchicago.com/around-town/events/Drumming-Up-a-Good-Time.html. Retrieved 2010-01-26. 
  9. ^ a b "Musical profile". Bravo Entertainment. http://www.bravoentertainment.com/musical_profile.php?id=458. Retrieved 2010-01-26. 

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