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Pat Mastelotto | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lee Patrick Mastelotto |
| Born | September 10, 1955 Chico, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Progressive rock, jazz fusion, pop rock, progressive metal |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, electronic percussion |
| Member of | King Crimson, Stick Men, O.R.k. |
| Formerly of | Mr. Mister, HoBoLeMa, The Rembrandts, XTC, Tuner |
| Website | PatMastelotto.com |
Lee Patrick Mastelotto (born September 10, 1955) is an American rock drummer and record producer. He has been a member of King Crimson, Stick Men, Mr. Mister and O.R.k., as well as working as a session drummer with XTC, The Pointer Sisters and The Rembrandts (including well known Friends theme song I'll Be There for You), among others.[1] In addition, he has led or co-led other projects including Mastica, Tuner, TU and The Mastelottos. [2][3]
For King Crimson, he initially formed part of the "Double Trio" lineup from 1994 to 1997, working with Bill Bruford as part of a double-drumkit arrangement. Following Bruford's departure in 1997, Mastelotto remained with King Crimson, becoming their longest-serving drummer and working both solo and in various configurations with subsequent drummers Gavin Harrison, Bill Rieflin and Jeremy Stacey.
Mastelotto is a pioneer and continuing developer of a mixed acoustic-and-electronic drumming approach which he refers to as "traps and buttons", and which incorporates techniques and methods from rock, pop and electronic dance music styles. As well as being a drummer, he works as a producer, engineer and mixer, working extensively with digital audio workstations.
- ^ Hayes, Kelvin. "Biography: Pat Mastelotto". AMG. Retrieved May 14, 2010.
- ^ Prasad, Anil (2017). "Pat Mastelotto: The Irresistible Blowtorch". innerviews.org. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Mastelotto, Pat (November 11, 1999). "MasticA 99". bandcamp.com. Retrieved June 7, 2024.