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Carter Beauford | |
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![]() Beauford performing in 2008 | |
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Birth name | Carter Anthony Beauford |
Born | Charlottesville, Virginia, United States | November 2, 1958
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Years active | 1991–present |
Labels | RCA |
Website | davematthewsband.com |
Carter Anthony Beauford (born November 2, 1958) is an American drummer, percussionist, and founding member of Dave Matthews Band. He is known for his ability to adapt to a variety of genres, and both his ambidextrous and his open-handed drumming styles. He plays the drums and sings backing vocals in the band. Beauford was ranked number 10 by a Rolling Stone magazine reader's poll in 2010 for the greatest drummers of all time.[1]