Ricky Lawson
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[edit] Ricky Lawson
[edit] Overview
Ricky Lawson is a well-known drummer and Grammy Award winning composer. Lawson has collaborated with many artists including Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, Phil Collins, Babyface, The Yellowjackets, Whitney Houston, Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Bette Midler, Russell Ferrante, Toto, Al Jarreau, George Benson, Lionel Richie, and many more. Lawson, one of the founding members of The Yellowjackets, received a Grammy Award for co-writing their hit song And You Know That. Lawson’s versatility on the drum set, his producing, arranging, and composing skills have pushed him to the top of the music industry.
[edit] Two Against Nature Tour
On May 14th, 2000, Steely Dan launched the “Two Against Nature Tour” to promote their Grammy Award winning album. The tour featured Ricky Lawson on drums, most notably on a widely available Live DVD performance entitled Two Against Nature: Steely Dan's Plush TV Jazz-Rock Party.
[edit] Solo Album
On August 28, 2001, Ricky Lawson released his debut solo album entitled Ricky Lawson and Friends. On his first solo album, Ricky performed, arranged, produced, and wrote all of the songs in collaboration with leading artists Gerald Albright, Phil Collins, George Duke, Sheila E., Nathan East, Donald Fagen, Robben Ford, James Ingram, Boney James, Al Jarreau, Kirk Whalum, Vesta Williams, and others. The album is a blend of R&B, pop, and jazz.
[edit] External Links
The Steely Dan News Page, Ricky Lawson; Drums '00
