Drew Hester (born August 26, 1969) is a

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, and

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, winning two

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s with

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. He has played with

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(1999—2016) on drums,

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(2017–present) on drums,

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(2014) on drums/percussion, Jewel (2006—2007) on drums,

(2005—2014) on percussion,

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(2009—2012) on drums and percussion, Lisa Marie Presley (2002—2006) on drums,

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(1992—2005) on drums,

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on drums and percussion, and with many others. In 2006, Hester toured with the

on their AFOOSTIC tour and played

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on their live album and DVD Skin and Bones. Hester also produced the 2006 self-titled album of

, and was also given credit for mixing the album. Hester also performs on the songs "It's Ok Now", "End Of The Line", "You Drive Me Insane" (percussion), "Better You Than Me" ( handclaps and percussion), "Walking Away" (

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) and "Running In Place" (

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). In 2008, Hester was given credit for mixing and as an engineer on the Foo Fighters single " The Pretender", the first off of their album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. He is also credited for playing percussion on the songs "Come Alive", " Let it Die", " Cheer Up, Boys (Your Make Up Is Running)", " Long Road to Ruin" and "Summer's End". Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace In 2008, the Foo Fighters won two Grammys for Best Rock Album and for Best Hard Rock Performance. In addition, Hester plays drums at Saddleback Church in

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. In January 2009, Hester joined Chicago on drums while

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was undergoing medical treatment. Hester played drums on the 2009

& Earth, Wind and Fire tour. After Imboden returned to active duty, Hester remained part of the band on percussion. In 2012, he departed to rejoin

and ex-

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player Walfredo Reyes Jr. assumed that role. Hester endorses Evans Drum Heads.

Discography

References

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