Michael Shrieve’s distinguished career has seen him produce, write, and perform on many albums that have been sold in millions around the world. Michael, at nineteen years old, was the first drummer for Santana and the youngest Woodstock performer. He was instrumental in the creation of the eight first albums of this iconic group and helped to create a new musical era. Michael is renowned for his bold experimentation and collaboration with some of the most talented and creative musicians in the world. There is no other drummer who has enjoyed such a long and successful collaboration with musicians from so many different genres, including electronic, world, jazz, electronic, and DJ. His pioneering adoption of electronic drumming in the 1970s is well-known. Michael has recorded with many of the greats in avant-garde and popular music: Mick Jagger, George Harrison and Pete Townsend. He also recorded the Police guitarist Andy Summers and film composer Mark Isham. Michael has been praised by many publications, including The New York Times and Downbeat, Billboard, Modern Drummer. Melody Maker. Melody Maker. Michael Shrieve composes music for television and film. He collaborated with Paul Mazursky to make the film “The Tempest” and also composed music for Curtis Hanson’s television series “The Bedroom Window.” Michael co-wrote and produced “Aye Aye Aye,” a song with Carlos Santana that was released in 2002. It also appeared on the album “Shaman.” Michael has recorded with both well-known and emerging musicians (Skerik Jack DeJohnette and Zakir Hussain), as well as his own band Tangletown. Michael has been a performer, host and curator at Seattle’s Bumbershoot festival since 1990. This annual music and art festival features percussionists from all over the world. Michael was the musical director for the pre-game show at Major League Baseball’s 2001 All Star Game, hosted by the Seattle Mariners. This event featured over 80 drummers and dancers from many countries. Michael is the former President of the Pacific Northwest Branch of NARAS (National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences). He is currently working on the memoirs of Elvin Jones, jazz drummer legend. He is the Musical Director of Seattle Theater Group’s “More Music @ The Moore” program, which showcases talented young musicians from Seattle’s diverse cultural groups. Michael Shrieve currently resides in Seattle and Los Angeles. He continues to work on innovative and soul-filling projects. He will release “Drums of Compassion”, a musical collaboration for which he is the composer, producer, and drummer. It features some of the most respected percussionists in the world: Obo Addy (African Drums); Jack De Johnette (Drums); Jeff Greinke, Keyboards Sound Sculpture u0026 Composer; Zakirhussain Tabla; Airto Moriera (Brazilian Percussion); BC Smith, Orchestral arrangements; James Whiton, Bass. In 1998, Michael Shrieve was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2005, Michael received the Guitar Center’s first annual “Lifetime Achievement Award.” from http://www.michaelshrieve.com
