| Herman L. Matthews | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 28, 1960 Houston, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Rock, R&B, Funk |
| Occupations | Musician, Drummer, Percussionist |
| Instruments | Drums, Percussion |
| Website | Official website |
Herman Matthews (born December 28, 1960 in Houston, Texas) is an American drummer and composer.
Matthews works as a session and touring musician, most notably for Tower of Power, Kenny Loggins and being on tour with Tom Jones for more than 7 years.
He began playing drums at the age of seven and has been the backbone of world-class pop, rock, jazz, soul, R&B and funk bands for nearly thirty years.
Later he worked with such artists as Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Elton John, Sheryl Crow, Herbie Hancock, Carole King, John Mayall, Spencer Davis, Edgar Winter, Luther Vandross, Rebekah, Bob James, Bobby Kimball, KINA, George Duke, Kirk Whalum, Eric Burdon & The Animals, David Foster, Michael McDonald, Michael Bolton, Patty Austin, Teresa James, Robin Thicke, Angela Winbush, The Isley Brothers, Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal. He also appeared on several studio albums of Richard Marx as well as some movie soundtracks.
In 2007 he released his first solo CD "Home At Last". The title track was featured in an episode of the Fox Broadcasting Company crime/drama K-VILLE starring Anthony Anderson and Cole Hauser.