Dylan Wissing is an American

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and composer.

Biography

Wissing is best known for playing the "big drums" on

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-winning Number One Hit " Girl on Fire. Besides recording records with artists such as

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and Jay-Z, he was a constant member of the bands Skidmore Fountain and Johnny Socko. The more he has worked with

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and

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. Wissing's song credits include 4

-nominations and 2 wins to date. Wissing was featured in the New York Times for his meticulous session work in duplicating famous rhythms, notably the James Brown "Funky Drummer" beat. A Musician's White Whale: Perfectly Recreating the Funky Drummer Beat
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Discography

* 1994 - Johnny Socko - ''Bovaquarium'' * 1996 - Johnny Socko - ''Oh I Do Hopte It's the Roast Beef'' * 1997 - Johnny Socko - ''Full Trucker Effect'' * 1999 - Johnny Socko - ''Quatro'' * 2001 - Johnny Socko - ''Double Live'' * 2002 - Johnny Socko - ''Johnny Socko'' * 2006 - Skidmore Fountain - ''Skidmore Fountain'' * 2007 - Skidmore Fountain - ''Break'' * 2011 - Jay-Z - ''

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'' * 2011 -

- '' Self Made Vol. 1'' * 2011 -

- '' Take Care'' * 2012 -

- '' Girl on Fire'' * 2013 -

- ''

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'' * 2014 -

- ''

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References

External links

dylanwissing.com
Official Site {{DEFAULTSORT:Wissing, Dylan American drummers Living people Year of birth missing (living people)