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Biography

Born in central New York, Joe Dorn had the benefit of long, cold winters to hone his artistic crafts and develop the dogged determination that has become synonymous with Joe to anyone that knows him.

After several years of engineering and drumming in Charlotte, NC, Joe embarked on his life-long dream of moving to Nashville, TN to persue a career in the music industry. Paying the rent by working as a sound engineer for artists such as Phil Keaggy, Richard Marx, Ashley Cleveland, Gary Chapman, Lionel Cartwright, and Lawrence Juber, Joe managed to find time for drumming with some of the industry's finest. Names like Lionel Cartwright, Jeff Wood, Laurie Hall, and the legendary Charlie McCoy rise to the top of a long list of performers. He even found time to study with drumming great, Chester Thompson.

Doing the occasional church gig and always available for fill-in work, Joe is currently teaching privately and performing with various artists throughout the Southeast.

Simply put, Joe is a creative being who is right at home in a creative environment, and no matter where he finds himself- whether its New York, Nashville, or Charlotte - you can bet that he'll be doing something that is sure to be seen or heard.

Joe proudly uses SilverFox Percussion sticks and brushes.

A Quick Look at Joe Dorn

Place of Birth: Utica, New York
Influences: Bill Bruford, Ian Paice, Phil Collins, Chester Thompson, Terry Bozzio, Ed Shaugnessy, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Bernard Purdie, Steve Gadd, Stewart Copeland, Chuck Morey, Joe Morrello, Frank Briggs, Gary Briggs
Hobbies: Working out, ice hockey, competitive shooting, and model building.
Food Faves: Sushi, Italian, or Mexican.
Drink Faves: Water and some "adult" beverages from time to time...
TV Faves: Seinfeld, Discovery Channel, The History Channel, Food Network
Movie Faves: Slap Shot
Album Faves: Currently its either "Fear of a Blank Planet" by Porcupine Tree or "Duke" by Genesis
If I Didn't Do What I Do Now: I'd be a police officer or a chef
Most Memorable Moment: Being told by harmonica legend Charlie McCoy that I was the reason he asked to share the stage with the band I was in
What You Might Not Guess: I am a classically trained baritone vocalist and almost gave up drumming to work in classical music.