Tommy Clufetos
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Tommy Clufetos Currently plays drums for Ozzy Osbourne
, and previously played for famous rock artists Ted Nugent
and Alice Cooper
. He also played drums for Rob Zombie
, and was featured on the 2006 album Educated Horses
, Zombie's first live release, 2007's Zombie Live
and 2010's Hellbilly Deluxe 2
. In March 2010 it was announced that Tommy had quit Rob Zombie
and been replaced by Joey Jordison
of Slipknot
for the forthcoming Zombie tours. Tommy is now drumming for Ozzy Osbourne
replacing drummer Mike Bordin
who is currently touring with Faith No More
.
. He attended Rochester Adams High School
in Rochester, Michigan
.
contributing to the backing drums.
Rob Zombie
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is an English vocalist, whose musical career has spanned over 40 years. Osbourne rose to prominence as lead singer of the pioneering English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, whose radically different, intentionally dark, harder sound helped spawn the heavy metal...
, and previously played for famous rock artists Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent
Theodore Anthony "Ted" Nugent is an American guitarist, musician, singer, author, reserve police officer, and activist. From Detroit, Michigan, he originally gained fame as the lead guitarist of The Amboy Dukes, before embarking on a lengthy solo career...
and Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper
Alice Cooper is an American rock singer, songwriter and musician whose career spans more than four decades...
. He also played drums for Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
, and was featured on the 2006 album Educated Horses
Educated Horses
-Personnel:* Tom Baker - Mastering* Chris Baseford - Engineer* Blasko - Bass, Background Vocals* Kristin Burns - Photos* Tommy Clufetos - Drums, Background Vocals* Drew Fitgerald - Art Direction* Josh Freese - Additional Drums...
, Zombie's first live release, 2007's Zombie Live
Zombie Live
-Personnel:*Rob Zombie – Vocals*John 5 – Guitar*Piggy D. – Bass*Tommy Clufetos – Drums...
and 2010's Hellbilly Deluxe 2
Hellbilly Deluxe 2
Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls and the Systematic Dehumanization of Cool is the fourth solo studio album by former White Zombie frontman Rob Zombie. The album is a companion to Rob Zombie's debut album Hellbilly Deluxe...
. In March 2010 it was announced that Tommy had quit Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
and been replaced by Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison , is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work as the drummer for the nu metal band Slipknot. He grew up in Waukee, Iowa with his parents and two sisters, and was given his first drum kit at the age of 8...
of Slipknot
Slipknot (band)
Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
for the forthcoming Zombie tours. Tommy is now drumming for Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne
John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne is an English vocalist, whose musical career has spanned over 40 years. Osbourne rose to prominence as lead singer of the pioneering English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, whose radically different, intentionally dark, harder sound helped spawn the heavy metal...
replacing drummer Mike Bordin
Mike Bordin
Mike Bordin is the co-founder and drummer of rock band Faith No More. He is also known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. As a left-handed drummer, he notably plays with a right-handed kit with his ride cymbal on the left...
who is currently touring with Faith No More
Faith No More
Faith No More is an American rock band from San Francisco, California, formed originally as Faith No Man in 1981 by bassist Billy Gould, keyboardist Wade Worthington, vocalist Michael Morris and drummer Mike Bordin. A year later when Worthington was replaced by keyboardist Roddy Bottum, and Mike...
.
Biography
Tommy Clufetos was born in Detroit, MichiganMichigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
. He attended Rochester Adams High School
Rochester Adams High School
For schools with similar names, see Adams High School.Rochester Adams High School is a high school located in Rochester Hills, Michigan and is part of the Rochester Community Schools district...
in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, Michigan
Rochester is an affluent city in north Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan on the northern outskirts of metro Detroit. The population was 12,711 at the 2010 census...
.
Career
In 2008 Tommy Clufetos featured in his own IMV drum instructional DVD from the Behind The Player series. He also makes an appearance in the John 5 Behind The Player DVDBehind The Player: John 5
Behind The Player: John 5 is an Interactive Music Video featuring Rob Zombie guitarist John 5. Released on November 1, 2008 by IMV, the DVD features John 5 giving in-depth guitar lessons for how to play "Let It All Bleed Out" and "The Lords of Salem" by Rob Zombie and an intimate behind-the scenes...
contributing to the backing drums.
Rob ZombieRob ZombieRob Zombie is an American musician, film director, screenwriter and film producer. He founded the heavy metal band White Zombie and has been nominated three times as a solo artist for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.Zombie has also established a career as a film director, creating the...
- 2006: Educated HorsesEducated Horses-Personnel:* Tom Baker - Mastering* Chris Baseford - Engineer* Blasko - Bass, Background Vocals* Kristin Burns - Photos* Tommy Clufetos - Drums, Background Vocals* Drew Fitgerald - Art Direction* Josh Freese - Additional Drums...
- 2007: Zombie LiveZombie Live-Personnel:*Rob Zombie – Vocals*John 5 – Guitar*Piggy D. – Bass*Tommy Clufetos – Drums...
- 2010: Hellbilly Deluxe 2Hellbilly Deluxe 2Hellbilly Deluxe 2: Noble Jackals, Penny Dreadfuls and the Systematic Dehumanization of Cool is the fourth solo studio album by former White Zombie frontman Rob Zombie. The album is a companion to Rob Zombie's debut album Hellbilly Deluxe...
John 5
- 2007: The Devil Knows My NameThe Devil Knows My Name-Trivia:*"The Werewolf of Westeria" was the nickname used for the serial killer Albert Fish.*"Black Widow of La Porte" is a reference to female serial killer Belle Gunness....
- 2008: RequiemRequiem (John 5 album)-Personnel:*John 5 - All guitars, banjo, bass. Also co-producer.*Tommy Clufetos - Drums & percussion*Chris Baseford - Producer...
- 2009: RemixploitationRemixploitationRemixploitation is the first remix album from guitarist John 5 released February 14, 2009.-Track listing:-Credits:*John 5 - guitars, bass, banjo*Tommy Clufetos - drums*Jeff Mc Donogh - remixed tracks 1, 4...
- 2010: The Art of MaliceThe Art of Malice- Credits :* John 5 - Guitars, bass, banjo* Ray Gutierrez - Graphic design/photography* Tommy Clufetos - Drums* Greg 'Plushie' Hanna - Additional bass...
DVDs
- 1999: Rock n' Roll Greats - In Concert - Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels
- 2001: Full Bluntal Nugity - Ted Nugent
- 2006: "Ozzfest: 10th AnniversaryOzzfest: 10th AnniversaryOzzfest: 10th Anniversary is a DVD/CD set covering Ozzfest 2005.-DVD track listing:#Intro#"Caught in a Mosh" - Anthrax#In the Beginning#"A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation" - Trivium#The Ozzfest Tour Machine#"Blind Eye Halo" - Soilwork...
" - Rob Zombie - 2008: IMV Behind the PlayerBehind The Player: John 5Behind The Player: John 5 is an Interactive Music Video featuring Rob Zombie guitarist John 5. Released on November 1, 2008 by IMV, the DVD features John 5 giving in-depth guitar lessons for how to play "Let It All Bleed Out" and "The Lords of Salem" by Rob Zombie and an intimate behind-the scenes...
(instructional DVD) - Tommy makes an appearance on John 5's guitar instructional DVD for IMV - 2008: IMV Behind the PlayerBehind The Player: Tommy ClufetosBehind The Player: Tommy Clufetos is an Interactive Music Video featuring Rob Zombie drummer Tommy Clufetos. Released on November 1, 2008 by IMV, the DVD features Tommy giving in-depth drum lessons for how to play "Lords of Salem"" and "American Witch" by Rob Zombie and an intimate behind-the...
(instructional DVD) with Tommy Clufetos. - 2010: IMV Behind the Player (instructional DVD) Tommy makes an appearance on Ace Frehley's instructional DVD on the song "Shock Me"