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Tim Austin
Buddy Guy
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Tim Austin

Biography & Career

The old paint factory behind the Austin's home supplied the drums and small broken limbs from the trees in the yard supplied the sticks for what was to become the first percussion instruments for a young boy in Chicago simply known as Tim. After seeing James Brown and Jackie Wilson performed in Chicago at the Regal Theatre (known for showcasing the Motown Review), Tim had his first real set of drums in 1964. When he was 20 years old he was discovered by Pop Staples of the world famous Staple Singers and played for them over 25 years, eventually becoming their band director.

The list of performers that Tim has played for is like a who's who in the world of blues. Buddy Guy, The Staples Singers, Mavis Staples, Otis Rush, Eddie "the Chief" Clearwater, Luther Allison, James Cotton, Junior Wells, Big J. McNealy, John Mayer, Warren Haynes, Santana, Nellie "Tiger" Travis, Billy Branch, Sugar Blue, Artie "Blues Boy" White, Phil Guy, John Mayo, Matthew Skoller, Joanna Connor and the list goes on and on. Tim's handy work can be heard on many recordings of the world's best blues performers..... past and present. Tim is presently touring with blues great and Hall of Famer Buddy Guy.

Hardware & Setup

Drums

Ludwig Keystone Turquoyster

17x22 Bass Drum

14x14 Floor Tom

8x12 Tom Tom

7x10 Tom tom

5.5x14 Black Magic Snare Drum

Ludwig Classic Maple Arctic White

16x22 Bass Drum

7x10 Tom Tom

8x12 Tom Tom

12x14 Floor tom

5.5x14 Black Magic Snare Drum


Hardware

Ludwig Atlas Series

LAS16HH Atlas Standar Hi-Hat Stands

LAP15FP Atlas Pro Foot Pedal

LAP22SS Atlas Pro Snare Stand

LAP37BCS Atlas Pro Boom Stand

LAP3S8 Atlas Scissor Lift Long

LAP48TH Atlas Classic Drum Throne Saddle

On Tour


Tim Austin, Buddy Guy

buddyguy.net/tour

Tim Austin
Buddy Guy

USA

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