In Memory of a founding member & core panelist of The Sessions 1953 - 2016
Additional experience included:
Finding new ways to closely tie together the artist power and all sales opportunities along with Joe’s involvement in arranging educational events for top drummers brought to The Sessions an array of hands on experience to share with students and musical educators.
Joe’s extensive background started in music retail, while playing drums professionally. In the early 80’s, he joined Pro Mark Drumsticks and began working with many of his drum heroes, Billy Cobham, Simon Phillips, even hand selecting drumsticks for Buddy Rich. As a Sales Manager, learning to be able to integrate the power of artist into the function of sales, this opportunity opened the doors for international travel, developing a better sense of the world music business.
At Hoshino USA (Tama), Joe expanded the artist roster to bring in many of the future drum heroes of today, Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Dave Grohl (Nirvana) while working with legends like Elvin Jones and Neil Peart (Rush), Frank Beard (ZZ Top) and hundreds of others.
Other work throughout his music business career includes:
