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Daniel de los Reyes

b. 1962

American musician

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Born 1962. Daniel de los Reyes is an American percussionist.

Daniel de los Reyes (born July 18, 1962) is an American percussionist who is a former member of Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago. He is currently a member of the Zac Brown Band. He is the oldest member of the band.

Musical career De los Reyes was born in New York City and raised in Puerto Rico and Las Vegas. He is of Cuban and Puerto Rican descent. He received early drum instruction from his father, Walfredo Reyes, Sr. His grandfather, Walfredo de los Reyes II, was one of the founding members of the Cuban orchestra Casino de la Playa. He is also an alumnus of Valley High School in the Las Vegas town of Winchester.

De los Reyes's first work as a drummer was for actor and singer Ben Vereen. In 1997, he played on Steve Winwood's album Junction Seven and Yanni's live recording Tribute; performed with Ricky Martin at the 1999 and 2000 Grammy Awards; and played on Philip Bailey's 2002 LP Soul on Jazz. He appeared on Earth, Wind & Fire's album The Promise (2003), on Devoted Spirits: A Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire (2004),

His entertainment company, DrumJungle, Inc., produces the "Rhythm Evolution!" show. He is the inventor of the "Practice Pro Pad" and LP "One Shot Shaker" musical devices. Saturday Night Live with Don Henley Bette with Bette Midler (November 2000) A & E Live Inside Job with Don Henley (2000) Saturday Night Live with Jennifer Lopez (2000) 1999 Women's World Cup with Jennifer Lopez American Music Awards with Kenny Ortega American Music Awards with Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine American Music Awards with Diana Ross American Music Awards with Lionel Richie Rick Dees with Gerardo Amigos Adelante—Budweiser Steve Winwood -- "Don't You Know What the Night Can Do?" (Adrien Lyons) One Life to Live Feelin' So Good with Jennifer Lopez

Discography (2001) San Rafael 500

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American musician

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Daniel de los Reyes was born on 18 July 1962 in New York City.

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· Wikipedia: Daniel de los Reyes

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