Renowned drummer Yesod Williams is the beating heart of the three-piece reggae-rock band Pepper. Initially based in Hawaii, Williams and his bandmates now reside in San Diego and have eight studio albums under their belt to date including ‘No Shame,’ ‘Ohana’ and ‘Local Motion.’ Before becoming part of the dynamic trio, Williams had firm roots in the music industry. He was raised in on Hawaii’s Big Island by his musician father and promoter mother. Picking up his first guitar at seven, and his first set of drum sticks by 9 years old, Williams found his home behind the kit. From there Williams would play in a range of bands before finding his fellow Pepper bandmates. Now one of the most successful reggae-rock bands around, Williams’s rise to fame has been an exciting journey.
Over the years, Williams and Pepper have headlined the Vans Warped Tour, the Jägermeister Music Tour, and more. From opening shows for Burning Spear, Shaggy and Cypress Hill to co-headlining Rebelution and Sublime, Williams has performed in front of millions. Alongside his well-received records, Williams has also featured in Volcom Entertainment’s ‘Pepper LIVE’ DVD and Law Records ‘Searching for the Haj’ DVD.
From touring the world to becoming a wine connoisseur, Williams and his bandmates released their highly successful wine collection, ‘Kona Town Original Blend.’ Their follow up, ‘Blend 2’, won Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle competition soon after release. From ‘In With the Cab’ to their ‘Skullcocnut Malbec,’ Williams’s wine prowess has earned his produce several awards. When Williams isn’t performing, he hosts the highly successful ‘Disposable Heroes Podcast.’
