Matt Scurfield

Matt Scurfield
Background information
Born	March 10, 1976 (1976-03-10) (age 35), Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Rock
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Drums
Years active	1998 - present

Matthew Robert Scurfield (born March 10, 1976 in Sarnia, Ontario) is a Canadian-born American musician and songwriter^[1] from Massachusetts. He is a drummer and a notable figure in the progressive rock scene. His professional work includes studio work, touring and live performances. Matt Scurfield has recorded with Jaye Foucher, Joe Stump, Event, Matahari, and Gary Hoey.^[2]

Scurfield graduated in 1998, with a degree in Professional Music,^[3] from Berklee College of Music. Scurfield’s drumming style, influenced by the likes of Queensryche and Iron Maiden, embraces linear drumming, double bass styles, and masterfully employs basic techniques developed through three years of Drum Corps.

Discography

• Nocturnal Symphony by Firewind (1998)
• Electric Skies by Event (1999)
• Contagious Grooves by Jaye Foucher (2000)
• Sacred Ground by The Reign of Terror (2001)
• 2001: A Shred Odyssey by Joe Stump (2001)
• Human Condition by Event (2001)
• American Made by Gary Hoey
• Conquer and Divide by Joe Stump's Reign of Terror (2002)
• Scratching at the Surface by Event (2003)
• Shredology/Midwest Shredfest by Joe Stump (2005)
• Shrine of Counterfeits by Matahari (2005)
• American Made by Gary Hoey (2006)
• Utopia by Gary Hoey (2010)

External links

• http://www.jayefoucher.com/about/band.html
• Allmusic.com

References

1. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p518821/songs/songs-composed-by
2. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p518821/credits
3. ^ Rick'S Music Blog: Drumset Performance Clinic W/ Matt Scurfield

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Name	Scurfield, Matt
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Date of birth	March 10, 1976
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