Darren King
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Darren King is the drummer for the band Mutemath. He also played drums for the band Earthsuit
for a short time. King is well known for intense drum beats that showcase a vast amount of energy. In concert he is often seen with his trademark headgear: a pair of headphones gaffer-taped
to his head for foldback
, as in the image to the right.
Mutemath's second album Armistice was released August 18, 2009 and ranked #2 on iTunes.
Darren grew up in the small town of Marshfield, Missouri
(population 6,000). He graduated from high school in the year 2000.
On the July 24, 2010, King married Stacy DuPree
, vocalist and keyboardist of Eisley
.
On the 27th of October 2010 Switchfoot
's Song "Yet" was released for free download as a remix by Darren King.
Earthsuit
Earthsuit was a short-lived New Orleans-based Christian rock band formed in 1995. The band consisted of guitarist Dave Rumsey, keyboardist/vocalist Paul Meany, bassist Roy Mitchell, drummer David "Hutch" Hutchison, and vocalist Adam LaClave...
for a short time. King is well known for intense drum beats that showcase a vast amount of energy. In concert he is often seen with his trademark headgear: a pair of headphones gaffer-taped
Gaffer tape
Gaffer tape, gaffer's tape, gaff tape or gaffa tape is a strong, tough, cotton cloth pressure sensitive tape with strong adhesive properties. It is used in theater, film and television productions as well as during live performances and any other kind of stage work...
to his head for foldback
Foldback (sound engineering)
Foldback is the use of rear-facing heavy-duty loudspeakers known as monitor speaker cabinets on stage during live music performances. The sound is amplified with power amplifiers or a public address system and the speakers are aimed at the on-stage performers rather than the audience...
, as in the image to the right.
Mutemath's second album Armistice was released August 18, 2009 and ranked #2 on iTunes.
Darren grew up in the small town of Marshfield, Missouri
Marshfield, Missouri
Marshfield is a city in Webster County, Missouri, United States. The population was 6,633 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat and part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.- History :...
(population 6,000). He graduated from high school in the year 2000.
On the July 24, 2010, King married Stacy DuPree
Stacy DuPree
Stacy Lynn DuPree is the keyboardist and one of the lead vocalists in the indie pop band Eisley. She is also credited the writing of the band's lyrics along with her sister Sherri.-Biography:...
, vocalist and keyboardist of Eisley
Eisley
Eisley is a rock band from Tyler, Texas, consisting of four siblings and their cousin , all of whom were born and live in Texas. Although the band's name translates to ice island in several Germanic languages, it was actually selected by the bandmates because of its link to the Star Wars saga...
.
On the 27th of October 2010 Switchfoot
Switchfoot
Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman , Tim Foreman , Chad Butler , Jerome Fontamillas , and Drew Shirley .After early successes in the Christian rock scene, Switchfoot first gained mainstream...
's Song "Yet" was released for free download as a remix by Darren King.