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About Danny. Danny moved to London from Sheffield in 1979 to pursue his career as a musician, joining John Martyn’s band making five albums and touring extensively. Pop success followed, including a world tour with Wham! which led to a long association with George Michael.
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Dire Straits was an English rock band from London. Formed in June 1977, the group originally comprised the Knopfler brothers Mark (lead vocals, lead guitar) and David (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), John Illsley (bass, backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums).
Nov 26, 2020 · Danny Cummings is a percussionist and drummer from Sheffield , UK . Biography. At age 12, Cummings began drumming in the school band. At age 21, Danny Cummings' parents gave him a second-hand conga for his birthday. His early influences included Curtis Mayfield , Isaac Hayes , Bill Withers , and Carlos Santana .
Danny is a world renowned musician having played with some of the worlds greatest artists including Dire Straits, George Michael, Tina Turner and may more.
By this time, the band comprised Knopfler, John Illsley, Alan Clark and Guy Fletcher, and the album features session musicians including Chris White, Paul Franklin, Phil Palmer, Danny Cummings and American drummer Jeff Porcaro from Toto, who was asked to play the band's subsequent world tour, although he declined because of other commitments ...
Apr 25, 2020 · The first Latin percussion instrument that Danny Cummings ever acquired was a second-hand conga he persuaded his parents to buy him for his 21st birthday. "I remember thinking that black fiberglass drum marked the beginning of a new era for me," says Cummings.
Danny Cummings is a successful and busy drummer from Sheffield, UK. He started playing drums at the age of 12 in his school band. Cummings is also interested in playing percussion instruments. Therefore he loves African sounds and experimenting with electronic accents.
