Preston Nash is an American musician, drummer, music educator, composer/songwriter, music producer, and former radio personality and producer. Prior to working with established artists, Nash gigged heavily, including shows at

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and throughout Canada and Europe. He is best known as the drummer for

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Primer 55 Primer 55 is an American nu metal band which formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1997. The name originated from the combination of Primer, meaning "something that's unfinished", and 55, which refers to Interstate 55, "the road that drugs run on to g ...

, Society 1, Voodoo Rockfish, and The Color Red. He is also known as the former producer for ''The Ralph Bailey Show'' on 1560 KNZR out of

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. As a songwriter and composer, he's written music used in independent films, jingles heard on radio stations around the United States, and has collaborated and recorded with artists including Virus, Billie Stevens, and cellist Tina Guo. Nash is a music educator and drum instructor for over 20 years, and holds 3 degrees in music, including a Master's Degree in Music Theory/Composition. In 2011 he moved to

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, where he's been a free-lance drummer, the lesson coordinator and a drum instructor at the

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Indianapolis Learning Center, and the director of Sam Ash Music's rock-group program called ASH ROCK. Preston Nash is endorsed by Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals,

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Drumsticks, Evans Drumheads,

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Percussion, and

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Guitars.

Discography

* 1999: ''

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'' – Dope * 2001: ''

(The) New Release ''(the) New Release'' is the second studio album by American nu metal band Primer 55. Released on August 14, 2001, the album peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Heatseekers chart and number 102 on the ''Billboard'' 200. It had one single ...

'' - Primer 55

References

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