Matt Starr
Matt Starr | |
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| Matt Starr sitting behind a drum kit, head turned to one side, grinning Starr performing in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Labels | |
| Formerly of | Burning Rain |
| Website | mattstarrmusic |
Matt Starr is an American drummer. He has performed with numerous artists and bands throughout his career, including Ace Frehley, Joe Lynn Turner, Love/Hate, Kevin DuBrow, and Mr. Big.
Career
[edit ]In 2005, Starr co-wrote and recorded the Beautiful Creatures sophomore release, Deuce , and toured with the band the same year. The song "Freedom" was used in the 2009 Sandra Bullock film The Proposal . "Anyone", also from Deuce, was used in the FX series Sons of Anarchy .[1] In late 2004, Starr formed the band Hookers & Blow with Guns N' Roses keyboardist Dizzy Reed and Quiet Riot guitarist Alex Grossi. They toured the U.S. in 2004.[2]
In 2007, Starr stepped away from drumming and formed the Automatic Music Explosion as a singer and spent the next two years recording with producer Mike Chapman.[3] The two met after Starr showed up at the producer's home and asked him to work on the record.[4] Due to a lack of label support, the record never saw a proper release; however, several of the tracks were licensed to various cable television shows and movies, including SpongeBob SquarePants .[citation needed ]
In 2012, Starr, together with Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, co-produced The Return to Psycho California, the debut release by the hard rock band Hotel Diablo.[5] The same year, Starr joined former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's band.[6] [5] He also played drums on Frehley's 2014 release, Space Invader ,[7] as well as featuring on several tracks from Frehley's subsequent releases, Origins, Vol. 1 ; Spaceman ; and Origins Vol. 2 . While remaining with Frehley, in 2013, Starr began playing with Burning Rain, a band formed by Whitesnake guitarist Doug Aldrich, Montrose vocalist Keith St John, and Dokken bassist Sean McNabb. He performed on their 2013 album, Epic Obsession .[8]
In 2014, Starr began filling in for Mr. Big drummer Pat Torpey, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He sat in on the band's ...The Stories We Could Tell world tour[9] and played on several tracks from their 2017 album, Defying Gravity .[10] He went on to tour with the band once more as they promoted their next release.[11]
References
[edit ]- ^ Price, Christopher. "Beautiful Creatures Track Licensed for FX Program Sons of Anarchy". Bravewords.com. Retrieved September 23, 2008.
- ^ Rao, Deb. "Dizzy Reed returns to Lucky Dog this Friday night". wormtown.org. Archived from the original on April 16, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2004.
- ^ Baskin, Richard. "Modern Times: Mike Chapman Today". Classic Tracks. Media House, Cambridge UK. Retrieved October 22, 2012.
- ^ Wolfman, Jeff (October 30, 2008). "Automatic fun with The Automatic Music Explosion". All Access Magazine: 32–36. Archived from the original on December 13, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2008.
- ^ a b Lafon, Mitch. "Drummer Matt Starr Joins Legendary KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley; Produces Hotel Diablo Debut". Puregrainaudio.com. Retrieved October 3, 2012.
- ^ Lafon, Mitch. "Hot Flashes". Bravewords. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ "Ace Frehley Signs with eOne Music". November 15, 2013.
- ^ "Burning Rain | Epic Obsession". April 23, 2013.
- ^ "Mr. Big Taps Ace Frehley Drummer Matt Starr for Upcoming Tour". August 28, 2014.
- ^ "Mr. Big to Release 'Defying Gravity' Album in July; Complete Details Revealed". blabbermouth.net. May 8, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
- ^ "Matt Starr Joins Once Again Mr Big on World Tour". May 12, 2017.
