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Germany Tony Royster Jr. has established himself as a drumming prodigy and sought-after performer, known for his work with artists like Jay-Z, Katy Perry, and Joe Jonas.
Tony Royster Jr. has endorsement deals with DW Drums, utilizing their Collectors Maple drum kits for both solo and tour performances, including specific configurations for his work with Jay-Z.
Tony Royster Jr. has an endorsement deal with Zildjian Cymbals. He has partnered with Zildjian for promotional giveaways, offering signed cymbals from his setup.
Tony Royster Jr. has an endorsement deal with Vic Firth sticks, using their products in his drumming.
Tony Royster Jr. has endorsement deals with Remo drumheads, and his profile on Remo's website details his preferred gear, including Powerstroke, Emperor, and Ambassador series drumheads.
Tony Royster Jr. has an endorsement deal with LP percussion, utilizing their products as part of his musical equipment.
Tony Royster Jr. has an endorsement deal with Drumframe.
Tony Royster Jr. has an endorsement deal with Shure microphones, integrating their audio equipment into his setups.
Tony Royster Jr. has an endorsement deal with Warner Bros. Publications, and collaborated with them on the video release of 'Common Ground' in 2001.
Tony Royster Jr. has an endorsement deal with GoPro Cameras. GoPro also presented his 'Drummer's Odyssey' series, highlighting his drumming with various artists.
Tony Royster Jr. collaborated with MixWave to create a virtual drum kit featuring 13 drums and 11 cymbals, sampled and mixed at MixWave Studios. They also partnered for cymbal giveaways with Zildjian.
Lexdray collaborated with Tony Royster Jr. on a special edition collaboration case, priced at $140 USD and available in limited numbers.
Tony Royster Jr. has showcased his new drum library using a Roland V-Drum kit, demonstrating its capabilities in a performance posted by MixWave Digital.
Tony Royster Jr. has worked with the Percussion Marketing Council, participating in photo shoots for the organization.
Tony Royster Jr. was born on October 9, 1984, in Nuremberg, Germany, and later raised in Hinesville, Georgia. He began learning to play the drums at the age of three, taught by his father. His talent was recognized early, leading to his participation and win at the 1995 Guitar Center National Drum-Off competition in Hollywood, California, at just 11 years old. Throughout his early career, he performed with musical groups such as Imajin, Lazyeye, New Flava, and En Vogue, quickly gaining prominence in the drumming community. His early accomplishments included playing on the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards at age 15 and touring internationally as the drummer for Japanese artist Hikaru Utada in 2001. He also performed with Paul Shaffer in the Nickelodeon House Band and for the Jenny Jones show for ‘World’s Most Talented Kids and Pets’ at age 12, further establishing his reputation as a young drumming sensation.
Royster Jr.’s career progressed steadily, marked by significant performances and collaborations. He joined Jay-Z’s band, performing at major events such as the Glastonbury Festival and President Barack Obama’s inaugural ball in 2009. His drumming has been featured with other notable artists, including Joe Jonas, Joss Stone, and Katy Perry. Beyond performing, Royster Jr. released instructional and inspirational videos like “Pure Energy” (2007) and “The Evolution of Tony Royster” (2009), contributing to his influence in the drumming world. He has received accolades such as the “Louis Armstrong Jazz Award” and a “Senior Award” for his musical achievements. In 2006, he collaborated with Hidden Beach Recordings on “Unwrapped Vol. 6: Give the Drummer Some!”, which debuted at number one on the jazz charts.
His versatility across genres includes pop, rock, gospel, experimental, jazz fusion, hip hop, funk, and trip hop. Royster Jr. has showcased his skills on prominent television programs, including “Late Show with David Letterman” in 2011, performing a drum solo during ‘Drum Solo Week II.’ He also appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” in 2011 and “Conan” with Joe Jonas. He has been featured on the cover of Modern Drummer magazine and toured with Charlie Puth in 2016 and 2017, playing over 100 shows. His contributions extend to equipment endorsements and collaborations, demonstrating his stature as an influential figure in contemporary drumming.
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