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"Everything that has life......has rhythm" |
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| Location: | Maryland |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jun 5, 2008 (573 days back) |
About Me |
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Create Your Own!**Exciting.Explosive.. in the pocket are just a few ways to define this lady drummer!!Denise Johnson started playing drums in her junior year of high school, with the church as her strongest aspiration. Denise began performing with the gospel choir of Mount Vernon, NY. Denise also played for the the Mt .Vernon High School broadway productions. Although Denise never had formal drum lessons, she was well on her way to success.Denise soon moved to Virginia where she continued to play for various churches. She was asked to sit in form many local groups. Denise continued to perfect her gift over the years. Well-known gospel artists such as The Steele Family, The Singing Angels, Percy Johnson and Eternal Life became a part of her repertoire. As her reputation grew she was asked to participate in many studio recordings.In 1993, Denise was inspired to start her own all female gospel band. The band consisting of drums, percussions, keyboards, bass guitar, saxophone, rapper, background and lead vocals who would later become known as Rejuvenation. The band performed at prisons, recreation centers, shelters, and many churches. They also performed with well known gospel artists such as Darryl Coley, Helen Baylor, Angelo and Veronica, Tyrone Powell and the Friends of Christ, and many other local groups.In October 2000, Denise was invited to sit in with the all girl band called Syxx, formerly known as 4YP. Denise was introduced to different styles of music, and shortly thereafter became the groups drummer. Within the 2 year contract the band performed for Stevie Wonder, played with many local groups, and appeared on the Michel Wright Show known as 8101.Denise has played for the legendary group, The Intruders. She has played for various local artists such as Allie, The Briscoe Brothers, Cornell Stone, The Francis Coates Project, and local bands as needed. She is currently the drummer for the all girl band, LadyRhythm. She also plays for Aleksis (www.myspace.com/aleksisbilmanis), Franky the Genius, and local jazz trios. Denise hasnt forgotten where she started, and she is the drummer for the Victory Fellowship Church of Capital Heights, Maryland.Denise hopes to inspire other female musicians to use the gift that God has placed within them to the best of their ability. |
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Music:Member Since: 9/26/2006Band Website: ozarkdrumcompany.com / LadyRhythm.net Band Members: .. Influences: God 1st, Sheila E, Terri Lyne Carrington, Cindy Blackman, Dennis Chambers, Dave Weckl and many local brotha's and sista's. I love all genre's of music....R&B, Rock, Jazz, Funk, Gospel. Sounds Like: Record Label: unsigned Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Funk / R&B / Jazz) |
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Iyanla Vanzant's organization "Innervisions" Graduation |
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| Hi Everyone,
Myself (drums), Cherie Mitchell (keys) , and Candra Newkirk (bass), had the honor of playing for playing for Iyanla Vanzant's organization "Innervisions"
http://www.inner... Posted by DeeJay on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:19:00 PST |
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New Drum Endorsement |
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| Hi Everyone,
New endorsement page is up ! Please go to www.odcdrums.com and click on "endorsements"....then featured artists. My new kit layout is also displayed.
Thanks fo... Posted by DeeJay on Fri, 25 May 2007 08:19:00 PST |
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Finally ! |
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I'm finally on myspace.com !! Love the responses that I've gotten already.
I feel fortunate and blessed to know so many good people in the music industry.
I'll keep ya informed :-)
... Posted by DeeJay on Sat, 30 Sep 2006 03:30:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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Dennis Chambers, dajando, Lauriel Michele, Denises Rhythm of Life, MODERN DRUMMER MAGAZINE, George A. Gray, Lady Rhythm, GennyJam, miriamm, Michel Wright "QUEEN OF MIDDAYS", SOUTHPAU!!! OH YEA!!, mskaris, Wil Harris, Aleksis Bilmanis, Tj, Angieville, Terri Lyne Carrington, Cindy Blackman Music, Sharli McQueen, MARCO CASTELLI, Bruno D'Ercole, David Dyson, BRONZE VIRTUOSO, ronny, bobbie, steve, UVK, AMEEN (718)913-1333 big things are about to happen, The New Soul, Triple M Entertainment, Andy the keyboard genius, Gerald's Close Friends Page!, The Nearest Theo Schwarz Profile, IVAN'S JOB, Agustin Casanova, Pierre Beaucamps Ebongué, B.B. McFadden, Psalm 144, Derrick Preston, DRUM KINGZ CREW IN EUROPE, ♥ queen caraMEL ♥dat feeMEL drumma, I BEEN IN THE SHED GRINDIN HARD TRY ME, always4dakids, Manuel, Saving Our Children, Drea’s Love Affair- Order Now!, Kevin Chong, lady of love, BRONZEE!! 2Tim2:3 Hardness as a good soldier..
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