Billy Coakley
Bio
Billy Coakley is a professional drummer based in Cleveland Ohio with over 45 years of musical experience: performing, recording, teaching and motivating Drummers and non drummers alike with his Excellent, Joy-filled drumming. Thanks to his many early years of study and his love for music and people, Billy is always playing shows, teaching or doing drum events bringing drummers together to help strengthen the drum community, as well as promote the brands he endorses. “Lets Make A Joyful Noise”
Achievements / Highlights
The Armstrong Bearcat band Has two releases and has played with The Allman Brothers, Little Feat, George Throughgood and many others. Billy played with one of his favorite artists, Todd Rungren at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. With the Band Satta he traveled to Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Guam, Germany, Portugal and Iceland.They also had several releases “Light OF The World,” “Live at Chilkoot Charlie’s” and “Live at Skankland” Plus they were in a nationally aired NBC movie of the week called “The Keys” which featured a song from their Light of the world EP. Billy has done many clinics, and solo drum performances that feature his own ostinato based compositions. Billys video series called “Rock’n The CLE!” has been featured on Drum Talk TV. and has had thousands of views. (with his bicycled and a trailer carrying his drums, Billy travels to cool locations around Cleveland and shoots 1minute videos that he features on his social media pages.)
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