Ray Luzier

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Ray Luzier (born 1971) (pronounced "Lose-Ear") is an American rock drummer. He is the drummer for Army of Anyone, a rock band comprised of Filter frontman Richard Patrick and brothers Dean DeLeo and Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots.

Ray Luzier was born and raised in West Newton, PA, a small town an hour outside of Pittsburgh. He began to play drums at the age of five, and although basically self-taught, participated in his high school jazz, concert, and marching bands. After his graduation in 1988, Luzier moved to Hollywood, California to pursue an education at the renowned Musicians Institute. He graduated in 1989 with a degree from MI's Percussion Institute of Technology. Luzier later returned as an instructor at MI (1992-2001), where he taught rock-style drumming classes and private lessons.

Luzier is best known for his work with David Lee Roth, with whom he played drums for from 1997-2005. Luzier has also played with The Hideous Sun Demons, a progressive-rock/fusion trio formed with DLR bandmembers Toshi Hiketa (guitar) and James LoMenzo (bass).

The Hideous Sun Demons.
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The Hideous Sun Demons.

In 2004, Luzier released an instructional DVD.

Ray Luzier's Instructional DVD
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Ray Luzier's Instructional DVD

It features a wide variety of lessons, including double-bass technique, drum fills, motion exercises, and warm-ups. It is available through Amazon.com and Hal Leonard Publishing Co.

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