Yesod Williams

Yesod Williams is a professional drummer, known for his work with the reggae rock band Pepper, who also engages in various entrepreneurial ventures. After co-founding the internationally acclaimed reggae-infused rock band Pepper in 1996 with Kaleo Wassman and Bret Bollinger, Yesod Williams quickly established himself as a formidable drummer and multi-faceted entrepreneur. The band rapidly built a significant following performing across the Hawaiian Islands, leading to their first demo release in 1997. In 1999, Pepper signed with Volcom Entertainment, officially launching their recording career with the debut album, ‘Give’n It,’ released in 2000.

This early success saw Williams and Pepper participating in the 2001 Vans Warped Tour, significantly expanding their audience and touring extensively with renowned acts like 311 and Slightly Stoopid. Williams continued to contribute significantly to Pepper’s growing discography, releasing ‘Kona Town’ in 2002 and ‘In With The Old’ in 2004. Their 2006 album, ‘No Shame,’ marked a major milestone by reaching number 96 on the Billboard 200 chart. Further studio albums included ‘Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations’ (2008), the ‘Stitches EP’ (2010), the self-titled ‘Pepper’ (2013), and ‘Ohana’ (2016), each solidifying the band’s unique sound and dedicated fanbase.

Williams’ continuous creative and business endeavors highlight his dual capability as both an acclaimed musical artist and a forward-thinking entrepreneur, making him a compelling figure in both entertainment and brand development.