Alfredo Ortiz
Encyclopedia
Alfredo Ortiz is an American drummer
, was the former drummer for New York
group Morningwood
and Los Angeles rockers Red Exiles. Previously Ortiz has toured with the Beastie Boys
as a drummer and percussionist, and appeared in their film, Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
In previous years, he has lent his talents to The Offspring, Yeska, Ozomatli, Tito & Tarantula, BS 2000, Blackalicious, Los Villains. Ortiz has also appeared in the film, Along Came Polly starring Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston in 2004. Ortiz appears on Tenacious D's self titled album
, released in 2001. In 2008, he toured with Tito & Tarantula
He has also played with former Mars Volta's bassist, Eva Gardner
, in her band called Lyra.
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
, was the former drummer for New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
group Morningwood
Morningwood
Morningwood is an alternative rock band from New York City, USA, founded in 2001 by Pedro Yanowitz and Chantal Claret. Morningwood was signed to Capitol Records.-Career:...
and Los Angeles rockers Red Exiles. Previously Ortiz has toured with the Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys
Beastie Boys are an American hip hop trio from New York City. The group consists of Mike D who plays the drums, MCA who plays the bass, and Ad-Rock who plays the guitar....
as a drummer and percussionist, and appeared in their film, Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That!
Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! is a 2006 concert film of the Beastie Boys. It was created by giving camcorders to 50 audience members of a sold out concert at Madison Square Garden on October 9, 2004. The audience members were instructed to keep the cameras rolling at all times...
In previous years, he has lent his talents to The Offspring, Yeska, Ozomatli, Tito & Tarantula, BS 2000, Blackalicious, Los Villains. Ortiz has also appeared in the film, Along Came Polly starring Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston in 2004. Ortiz appears on Tenacious D's self titled album
Tenacious D (album)
Tenacious D is the first studio album by American comedy rock band Tenacious D, released on September 25, 2001 by Epic Records. The album's polished production was a departure from the band's acoustic origins, due in part to the production of the Dust Brothers."Tribute" was the first single...
, released in 2001. In 2008, he toured with Tito & Tarantula
Tito & Tarantula
Tito & Tarantula are a chicano rock band formed in Hollywood California in 1992. The band is best known for its songs, "After Dark", "Back to the House That Love Built", "Strange Face of Love", and "Angry Cockroaches", as well as for its role in Robert Rodriguez's film From Dusk Till Dawn as the...
He has also played with former Mars Volta's bassist, Eva Gardner
Eva Gardner
Eva Gardner is an electric bassist from Los Angeles, California. She is a graduate of the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where she studied under trumpet player Bobby Rodriguez. She holds a degree in ethnomusicology from UCLA . Her professional credits include teaching stints at...
, in her band called Lyra.
External links
- Beastiemania profile
- http://www.myspace.com/tripas99 ALFREDO'S MUSIC
- http://www.Myspace.com/dramadrummer ALFREDO'S MYSPACE
- http://www.myspace.com/cavaliscious CAVA
- http://www.myspace.com/redexiles RED EXILES
- http://www.eastlataiko.com EAST L.A. TAIKO