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United Kingdom Josh Devine is an English-born American session drummer, singer, and songwriter known for his live drumming with One Direction and extensive touring and studio work with various artists.
Josh Devine has been a Paiste Artist since November 2011, utilizing their cymbals in his drumming setups. The Paiste website details his cymbal configuration, including Signature Reflector Bell Ride "Powerslave," Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash, PST X Swiss Thin Crash, Signature Dark Energy Splash Mark I, Masters Dark Crash Ride, PST X DJ's 45 Crash, Signature Full Crash, PST X DJ's 45 Hats, and 2002 Novo China.
Josh Devine partnered with Food for the Hungry, a non-profit organization, contributing to efforts to end extreme poverty. This collaboration included a drum kit giveaway to benefit a Rwandan community through initiatives like education, improved water systems, and new classrooms. He also visited his sponsored child through the organization.
Josh Devine offers personalized video messages through Cameo, allowing fans to request custom greetings for various occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.
Josh Devine was featured in an article by Modern Drummer in March 2019, discussing his work with his band ZFG and his previous experience with One Direction.
Billboard covered Josh Devine's solo EP, "Through The Fire," released in 2015, highlighting his blend of rock and pop influences along with collaborator Ollie Green's rap and dance music tastes.
Music Radar interviewed Josh Devine and Sandy Beales at Bass Expo 2014, discussing their roles as part of One Direction's rhythm section.
Joshua John Devine was born on July 9, 1991, in Bournemouth, England. He began developing his drumming skills at the age of three, receiving his first drum set as a gift on his fourth birthday. His father, Mick Devine, was a member of the 1980s rock band Seven, which significantly influenced Josh’s early musical interests and encouraged his pursuit of a career in music. Devine’s formative years included balancing his academic studies with rigorous practice and musical development, performing with various bands in the Leicester music scene.
Devine’s talent gained early recognition in competitive drumming. He secured the title of 2007 winner at Toni Canelli’s national drum competition Beat 2007, outperforming 300 entrants at the age of 15. The following year, in 2008, he won the technical category at the Mapex Drummer of Tomorrow competition. This led to an international final performance at the Frankfurt Music Fair and a clinic on the main stage of the London Drum Show 2008, where he presented to over 500 attendees. These early career milestones established his reputation as a technically proficient and musical drummer, laying the groundwork for his professional career. He became a Paiste Artist in November 2011.
In 2011, Devine successfully auditioned through a friend’s Facebook post to become the live drummer for One Direction, performing with them on every show. This role significantly elevated his profile, leading to appearances on major television programs such as “Red or Black,” “X Factor,” and “Children in Need Live.” Beyond One Direction, Devine has collaborated with diverse artists including Skepta, Wheatus, Seaforth, and Robin McAuley, and worked as a session musician. He released the “Through The Fire” EP in 2015 with singer-songwriter Ollie Green. Devine also co-founded multiple bands; Evaride in 2017 and ZFG (later renamed Levara) in 2018, releasing their debut album in 2021 before the group disbanded. Devine obtained his U.S. citizenship in Nashville, Tennessee, on January 18, 2023, reflecting his continued presence in the American music industry.
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