Funk, Creativity & Playing The Long Game (Interview with Adam Deitch)

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In this episode, Michael & Clifford are joined by Andy Whitehorne (Music Editor for The Blue Mountain Review) as they interview Grammy-nominated producer and drummer Adam Deitch

Adam Deitch (www.DeitchBeatsDontQuit.com)

While other kids were more interested in "Being Like Mike," Adam Deitch was more interested in "Being Like Quincy."

Adam began composing around the age of 11 in his Dad's basement studio. Pretty soon artists in the neighborhood came knocking.

Now, years later Adam Deitch’s career has crossed genres and he plays the role of both producer and drummer. Adam was inspired by hip-hop at an early age, inspired by Public Enemy and Eric B and Rakim. Adam has produced records for such luminaries as 50-Cent, Redman, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, Chali 2na and MF Doom. He has also done major session work on drums for artists including Justin Timberlake, Daniel Bedingfield, Anthony Hamilton, DJ Quik and Wyclef Jean and the Fugees. Adam has toured the world and recorded as a member of the Grammy Nominated John Scofield Band, Pretty Lights, the Average White Band, The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, Meshell Ndegeocello and his own Break Science and Lettuce.