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mel watts
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" ONLINE DRUM TRACKS for your next project!"

NASHVILLE, Tennessee
United States

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Member Since10/11/2005
Band Members Mel Watts on drums, percussion,
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   About mel watts
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I was born an army brat, living in Okinawa, Japan, Belgium, and Germany. I come from a family of musicians. My grandfather was a ho-down fiddler from Eastern Kentucky. I started playing at 10, making money at 13, dreams led to music. I played professionally even through high school. I joined the Dave Perkins Band and toured with The Allman Brothers, Charley Daniels, Little Feat, Rossington Collins Band, The Hooters, Badfinger and Bonnie Bramlett. I lived in NYC durning this time. Came home to Nashville to join Earl Thomas Conley where I played on 3 number one Country Hits. I then continued to play on many Christian rock records and the recordings of Russ Taff (produced by Jack Joseph Puig /Verve Pipe ("Freshmen") and The Black Crows ("Good Friday") Steve Camp and Rick Cua). Moving on to LA, I recorded and played with many R&B and rock artists such as Sam Moore (Sam & Dave) ,Ben E. King, Wilson Pickett and the Staple Singers. I worked and recorded with Del Shannon -- Mike Campbell from Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers produced. George Harrison and Jeff Lynn also played on that album. Moving back to Nashville, I had the privilege of performing at Farm Aid with Zaca Creek from Capital records. I then started playing shows for Opryland USA and performed with such artists as Deana Carter, Alicia Elliott, Exile and many others. am doing session work and producing new projects myself. I just returned from Scotland where I performed with Andrea Zonn at the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow, and have been working on her new project. I will be touring with The "Little River Band" this summer. "I JUST WANT TO GROOVE!!!!!"

Here are some of the recordings I am featured on

    "the little river band"
    Tom Petty
    Del Shannon (Gone Gator)
    Garth Brooks (Scarecrow)
    Russ Taff (A & M)
    Randy VanWarmer (Mercury)
    Earl Thomas Conley (RCA)
    Lisa Brokop (Curb Magnatone)
    Redd Volkart (Merle Haggards guitarist)
    Larry Chaney (Edwin Mccain)
    Zaca Creek (Capital)
    Marcia Ramirez (Sony)
    Elizabeth Lee
    Jack Sundrud (Poco)
    Jen Foster
    Del Shannon
    Kennedy Rose
    Boy Howdy
    Clarence Dobbins (Soul of a Man)
    The Shadows of The Knight
    Chris Cagle
    Cindy Thompson
    Chris Ledoux
    Brad Paisley
    Wendy's Late Night
    Bobby Messano
    Jeffrey Steele
    monte carlos
    the beautiful and talented Andrea Zonn

    I have performed with

      the little river band
      Exile
      Lee Roy Parnell
      Marty Stuart
      Del Shannon
      Alicia Elliot
      Larry Raspberry & The High Steppers
      Ashley Cleveland
      Hank Williams Jr.
      Paulette Carson
      Mindy McCready
      Andy Griggs
      Deana Carter
      Ben E. King
      Lou Christie
      Leslie Gore
      Sam Moore
      Gary Jenkins
      Fabian
      Greg Crow
      Mary Wells
      Martha Reeves
      Wilson Pickett
      Staple Singers
      Bobby Messano
      Waldo Weathers
      Jeffrey Steele
      Earl Thomas Conley (RCA)
      monte carlos
      Andrea Zonn

      I have appeared on the following

        The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
        Late Night with David Letterman
        Nashville Now
        HBO (Memphis Soul)
        CMT
        NY Doowop (live at Universal Amphitheater)
        Solid Gold

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Leonard





Aug 31 2008 4:55 PM

Hey Daddy. I put up a new song and a new video. You should check it out!

I yuh yoo!
Leonard





Aug 28 2008 4:48 AM

I yuh yoo Dad-dee.
Andrea Zonn





Aug 24 2008 2:57 AM

Little Man was holding the phone to his ear saying Dada. Too sweet! Mima and I were just melting in a pool. Oh, and I got him a big drum today:) And a xylophone/alligator. It's getting noisy around here:)

Hurry home!

xoxo
Carolyn Bowden





Aug 24 2008 1:58 AM

missing you! The sun is shining all over this City of angels!!
DRUM BUM





Aug 19 2008 3:24 PM

Thanks for accepting me as a friend on MySpace! Come check out our site for bi-monthly ads on special promotions and new merchandise for drummers and musicians!
Andrea Zonn





Aug 15 2008 3:28 AM

I'm not sayin'...
I'm just sayin'...

xoxoxo
Alfredo Dias Gomes





Aug 12 2008 7:34 PM

Hi Mel!
Thanks for the add!
All the best,
Alfredo.
New Jersey Percussive Arts Society





Aug 10 2008 1:29 PM

Just wanted to drop by and let everyone know we're off to a great start here at NJPAS. And we couldn't have done it without you. Thanks a million and visit us from time to time.

Doc MacNab
Sec./Treas.
Audrey ((tsktsk)





Aug 8 2008 12:14 PM

that was ana amazing comment i literally laughed out loud :P
Taminator





Jul 26 2008 6:04 PM

Rock on!!!
Rob Noxious





Jul 10 2008 3:00 AM

Great to see you and Max a few weeks ago. Shoot me your adress and I will send you some rounds. Also, I saw you guys are playing here in Long Island sep. 7th. Would love to come check it out. Let me no.
Peggie Perkins (Debut CD Now Available!)





Jul 5 2008 8:53 PM

Happy 4th of July Weekend Mel, Keep up the great music and playing! Love it!
Peggie
ClayBo


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Jul 3 2008 12:42 AM

Whats up Mel! Hope your summer is going good. See you soon. CB
Drifting Heart





Jul 1 2008 10:12 PM

Psssssst.....mmmmmaaaaaoooowwwww....puuurrrrrrrr
forelsket•photography™





Jul 1 2008 2:18 AM

papa!!
new photography downloaded!
check it and comment please :D
Tom Flora





Jun 25 2008 8:58 PM

THANKS FOR THE ADD.
HOPE WE GET A CHANCE
TO MEET AROUND TOWN
SOMETIME. WOULD ALSO
LIKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO
WORK TOGETHER IF POSSIBLE.
TOM
†RoUnDeR tHe DrUmMeR†





Jun 23 2008 8:20 PM

Hey dude, long time no hear! Just passin' thru, so "Howdy!"
Eastern Alliance of Country Music Listeners





Jun 12 2008 3:55 AM

WELCOME FRIEND! THANKS FOR BEING PART OF OUR ONLINE FAMILY, HAPPY TO HAVE YOU HERE!
Randy Smith





May 29 2008 2:51 AM

saw you online and wanted to give a shout out. Hope you're well.

Peace!!!!
Ranj
Disney Dad





May 19 2008 4:19 AM

Mel, My 6 year old Daughter "Kaitlyn" thinks that your the Best Drummer in the world. She loves the song Curiosity Killed The Cat and is looking forward to seeing you in Beaumont, CA.

Have a Great Week!
Mickey and the kids
KAREN / CHESAPEAKE ENTERTAINMENT





Apr 30 2008 3:46 PM

JUST STOPPIN BY TO SAY HELLO
The Robertson Brothers (U.S. site)





Apr 30 2008 11:42 AM

Thanks , Mel!!!!!
Disney Dad





Apr 19 2008 4:53 AM

Mel, My family and I really enjoy your playing. You are truly one of the best! See you in So Cal and Vegas!

Have a Great Weekend,
Mickey and the Kids
Robby Wilson





Apr 18 2008 1:35 AM

that's right! we're not old, just seasoned;-)
Kristian





Apr 4 2008 1:21 PM

wanted to wish you a happy birthday. i hope its a great day and year for you.
Drifting Heart





Apr 4 2008 4:47 AM

Happiest of Happy Birthdays Mel!!! Love from the West - always....oh yea, did Patti ever call you...i gave her your number last week...she was drooling...and may have smudged your number :)
Audrey ((tsktsk)





Apr 4 2008 3:05 AM

I dont get it but okay?
haha
i know im your daughter :P
Daniel Karlish





Mar 31 2008 6:06 AM

Dude, your profile pic HAS to be my fave drummer pic EVER!!!
ClayBo


Is Online


Mar 30 2008 5:41 AM

Hey bro it was great seeing you. Ya'll sounded awesome. Take care, cb
sheila





Mar 29 2008 4:23 AM

wow, that pic is OUTTA THIS WORLD.... I love it...and you too...
Willy





Mar 18 2008 2:23 PM

Hey Mel thanks for the add, and I hope to see you again in July in California.

Willy
Tracie Dawson