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Aaron A. Brooks, also known as, Aaron Kinsley-Brooks (born January 24, 1964,
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, California) is an American rock musician, drummer, producer and composer. He co-founded The Little Death with
Moby Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the ...
,
Laura Dawn Laura Dawn is an American political activist and singer-songwriter. She has been the cultural director for MoveOn.org from 2003 to 2011 and was named the organization's national creative director in 2007. In 2019 she helped to found progressive ...
and
Daron Murphy Daron Murphy is co-founder of the creative agency and Art Not War. As a writer, producer, director, and creative director, Murphy has produced videos for social justice organizations. He has written and directed dozens of pieces. Murphy is also ...
. He is a founding member of the American alternative rock band, The Mars Bonfire. Aaron also plays or has played drums for the electronic pop ban
Leisure Cruise
Grammy nominated electro-pop chanteuse
Angela McCluskey Angela McCluskey (born 28 February 1967) is a Scottish singer-songwriter based in California. She performs as a solo artist and as a member of the folk rock group Wild Colonials. McCluskey has also provided vocals for Curio and recorded the Eur ...
(of
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and
Wild Colonials Wild Colonials are an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1992 by Angela McCluskey (vocals), Shark (guitar/vocals/percussion), Paul Cantelon (violin/piano), Scott Roewe (multi-instrumentalist) and Ian Bernard (dru ...
); Grammy award-winning producer/songwriter Mark Hudson; Emmy award-winning actress and singer
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; Grammy award-winning artist
Moby Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the ...
; Singer/songwriter and progressive political activist
Laura Dawn Laura Dawn is an American political activist and singer-songwriter. She has been the cultural director for MoveOn.org from 2003 to 2011 and was named the organization's national creative director in 2007. In 2019 she helped to found progressive ...
; Grammy award-winning bassist/songwriter and rock musician Duff McKagen of
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; Circle of Soul; Erin Evermore; Grammy award-winning pianist and songwriter A.J. Croce; Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter
Lana Del Rey Elizabeth Woolridge Grant (born June 21, 1985), known professionally as Lana Del Rey, is an American singer-songwriter. Her music is noted for its cinematic quality and exploration of tragic romance, glamour, and melancholia, with frequent ...
; Writer, radio host, progressive political comic and guitarist/singer
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and his band The Agenda.


Family life and education

At an early age, Aaron was taught to play the drums by
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and
Sonny Payne Sonny Payne (May 4, 1926 – January 29, 1979) was an American jazz drummer, best known for his work with Count Basie and Harry James. Biography Payne's father was Wild Bill Davis's drummer Chris Columbus. After early study with Vic Berton, i ...
. His father is multiple,
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winning jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger Frank Foster. His mother is the 1960s and 1970s rock publicist, Christine "Sunshine" Brooks ( Bill Graham,
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,
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,
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,
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,
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). Aaron is married to the Canadian model, interior decorator, and lifestyle-lista Sarah Kinsley-Brooks. Between them, they have four grown children: Griffin, Cassandra, Michelle and Andrew and a Yorkie pup named Poppy Love. Aaron is an avid ocean conservationist and
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. Aaron is based in
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,
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and
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.


Career highlights

In 2011, Aaron composed an original score for ''Billy Bates'', an independent film by
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and Julie Pacino. The film premiered at the 2012–2013
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, Toronto,
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and Sundance Film Festival. He confounded The Mars Bonfire with singer/songwriter Mark Wynegar, bassist Dean Perry and guitarist Jay Shepard. He is currently the drummer for the electro-pop band Leisure Cruise, fronted by Dave Hodge and
Leah Siegel Leah Siegel is an American singer-songwriter and musician performing under the name Firehorse. Siegel wrote a song in a commercial for Topsy Foundation, which promotes early childhood development in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa. Th ...
. He is currently the drummer for Grammy-nominated electro-pop singer
Angela McCluskey Angela McCluskey (born 28 February 1967) is a Scottish singer-songwriter based in California. She performs as a solo artist and as a member of the folk rock group Wild Colonials. McCluskey has also provided vocals for Curio and recorded the Eur ...
. He is currently the drummer for Emmy-winning pop singer Jackie Cuz. He is currently the drummer for writer, radio host, progressive political comic, and guitarist/singer
Jamie Kilstein Jamie Alexander Kilstein (born May 17, 1982) is an American writer, radio host, and stand-up comic. He grew up in Pennington, New Jersey, and is the oldest of five children. He lives in Austin, TX. Career Writing Kilstein's writing has appeared ...
. He is currently a co-founder and drummer for The Little Death, fronted by
Moby Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the ...
with
Laura Dawn Laura Dawn is an American political activist and singer-songwriter. She has been the cultural director for MoveOn.org from 2003 to 2011 and was named the organization's national creative director in 2007. In 2019 she helped to found progressive ...
and
Daron Murphy Daron Murphy is co-founder of the creative agency and Art Not War. As a writer, producer, director, and creative director, Murphy has produced videos for social justice organizations. He has written and directed dozens of pieces. Murphy is also ...
. He was a touring and session drummer for Grammy-winning artist Lana Del Rey He was a touring and recording drummer for Grammy-winning, electro-pop artist
Moby Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the ...
. He was the touring and session drummer for Extasy Records recording artist
Laura Dawn Laura Dawn is an American political activist and singer-songwriter. She has been the cultural director for MoveOn.org from 2003 to 2011 and was named the organization's national creative director in 2007. In 2019 she helped to found progressive ...
. He was the touring drummer for Chrysalis/Tigerstar Records recording artist Erin Evermore. He was the touring drummer for Grammy-winning rock artist, songwriter, and bassist Duff McKagen of Guns N' Roses He was the recording and touring drummer for the 90's rock band Circle Of Soul He was a touring drummer for Grammy-winning producer/songwriter Mark Hudson He was a founding member and the drummer for The Wallflowers, aka The Bootheels


Collaborations

Since 2006 Aaron has played drums and collaborated with recording artist, musician and pop icon Moby and The Little Death, along with
Laura Dawn Laura Dawn is an American political activist and singer-songwriter. She has been the cultural director for MoveOn.org from 2003 to 2011 and was named the organization's national creative director in 2007. In 2019 she helped to found progressive ...
and
Daron Murphy Daron Murphy is co-founder of the creative agency and Art Not War. As a writer, producer, director, and creative director, Murphy has produced videos for social justice organizations. He has written and directed dozens of pieces. Murphy is also ...
. The Little Death released their debut album "The Little Death" in 2010 while performing sold-out shows, including performances with
Moby Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the ...
at The 2011 NMS Grammy's After Party,
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, The
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, The Box, The
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and at
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with Sir
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. Aaron has also served as a touring/session drummer for Grammy-winning musical artist Lana Del Ray and NY-based musical artists Queen V,
Joey DeGraw Joseph "Joey" Wayne DeGraw (born August 21, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, voiceover actor & co-owner of The National Underground bar and record label, and brother of singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw. His first commercial rele ...
,
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin, September 22, 1958) is an American singer, guitarist, record producer, and actress. Jett is best known for her work as the frontwoman of her band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and for earlier founding and per ...
drummer
Thommy Price Thommy Price (born December 9, 1956) is an American musician. He has played drums in a number of bands, including Scandal, Billy Idol, Blue Öyster Cult, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, and is an in-demand session drummer. History Price was a ...
, and singer/songwriter Galen Ayers From 1996 to 2006 Aaron was playing, recording and touring with
Laura Dawn Laura Dawn is an American political activist and singer-songwriter. She has been the cultural director for MoveOn.org from 2003 to 2011 and was named the organization's national creative director in 2007. In 2019 she helped to found progressive ...
, supporting her debut album "Believer" while opening for The Calling on their breakthrough 2001 US tour. He performed and recorded with Dawn's early other alt-rock band Fluffer who toured as support for
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, and
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. During that time, Aaron recorded and toured internationally with the
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produced electro-pop band Erin Evermore. In support of Evermore's album "Babyphetamine", they were the opening act for
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on the U.S. leg of their "Pop Life" 2000–2001 world tour. Aaron was the touring drummer for a solo Duff McKagen of
Guns N' Roses Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1985. When they signed to Geffen Records in 1986, the band comprised vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKa ...
, touring alongside The Scorpions on their 1993–95 world tour. During this time, he performed with Duff on the first live simulcast of
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and shot two videos for the singles "I Still Love You" and "Believe in Me". All the while, he recorded, performed, played and collaborated with
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, Trace Devai, The Immigrants/Edith Grove, MTV VJ
Kari Wuhrer Kari Samantha Wuhrer (born April 28, 1967) is an American actress, model, and singer. Wuhrer began her career as a teenager, and is best known for her time as a cast member on MTV's ''Remote Control'', as well as her roles as Maggie Beckett in t ...
and the earliest incarnation of
The Wallflowers The Wallflowers is an American rock solo project of American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jakob Dylan. The Wallflowers were originally a roots rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1989 by Dylan and guitarist Tobi Miller. The band h ...
nicknamed The Bootheels, with
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(son of
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), and Luther Russell. Aaron started his musical career in the 80's rock scene of Los Angeles, drumming with his band, Circle of Soul. Soon after, the band was signed to a major label (Capital/Hollywood Records/Intercord) and embarked on a world tour in support of their
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,
Waddy Wachtel Robert "Waddy" Wachtel (born May 24, 1947) is an American musician, composer and record producer, most notable for his guitar work. Wachtel has worked as session musician for other artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Kim Carnes, Randy N ...
and
Frankie Sullivan Frankie Sullivan (born February 1, 1955) is an American guitarist, best known for being a founding member of the rock band Survivor. He has been the only permanent fixture in its lineup since the band's 1977 inception. Early life According t ...
-produced debut and second albums ''Hands of Faith'' and ''One Man's Poison''. Circle of Soul performed as openers for
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,
Lynyrd Skynyrd Lynyrd Skynyrd ( ) is an American rock music, rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida. The group originally formed as My Backyard in 1964 and comprised Ronnie Van Zant (lead vocalist), Gary Rossington (guitar), Allen Collins (guitar), Larry Ju ...
, Winger, and
Alice in Chains Alice in Chains (often abbreviated as AIC) is an American rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1987 by guitarist and vocalist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney, who later recruited bassist Mike Starr and lead vocalist Layne ...
. They received steady video airplay on MTV and radio airplay with their single "Shattered Faith" reaching #30 on Billboard's "TOP 100" rock chart and #10 on Billboards Europe's "Top 100" rock chart.


Discography 1990–2016

* Leisure Cruise-Dust-Last Gang Records (2016) (Single) Producer: Dave Hodge, Liam O'Neil * Lola Johnson – Damaged Goods – Radian Records (2012), Producers: Andrew Felus & Lola Johnson * BonusStrike – Vivien – Independent (2011), Producer: John Pahmer * The Little Death – The Little Death – Gowanus Records (2009), Producer: The Little Death * Moby and
Deborah Harry Deborah Ann Harry (born Angela Trimble; July 1, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter and actress, best known as the lead vocalist of the band Blondie. Four of her songs with the band reached on the US charts between 1979 and 1981. Born in ...
– New York City Remix for Songs For Tibet – EMI Records (2008), Producer, MOBY * AngieScreams – The Revelations Of Arthur Lynn – RCA (2008), Producer: Carlos Alomar * Jesse Gage – Goodnight Marlena – Independent (2008), Producer: Tony Bruno * BonusStrike – BonusStrike – Independent (2007), Producer: Michael Lee * Joe Chiofalo – Orange & Black – Sony Records (2008), Producer: Joe Chiofalo * The Shandys – When Your Alone – Pork Pie Records (2007), Producers: The Shandy's * The Smackdarts – Electricity – Independent (2006), Producers: The Smackdarts & Bernie Worrell * Yowza – In My Head – Eros & Aphrodite Records (2006), Producers: Jimi K. Bones and Yowza * Laura Dawn – Believer – Sony/Extasy Records (2002), Producers: Ted Nicely, Shimon Speigal & Yoshiki * Erin Evermore – Babyphetamine – Tiger Star/Chrysalis Records (1999), Producer: Mike Chapman * Erin Evermore – Girls Love Sex – Tiger Star Records/Chrysalis Records (1999), Producer: Mike Chapman * K5 – Liquid – Vital Records (1996), Producer: David Beal with Larry Mullen Jr. * Fluffer – Fluffer – Independent (1996), Producers: Jason Corsaro, Aaron Comess & John Eaton * The New York No Stars – B-Sides – Cleopatra Records (1997), Producers – Anthony Esposito & Marco Olivieri * Duff McKagen – Believe In Me – Uzi Suicide/Geffen Records (1993), Producers: Duff McKagen & Jim Mitchell * Circle Of Soul – One Mans Poison – Hollywood/Intercord Records (1993), Producers: Ed Roynesdal, Michael Frondelli & COS * The Immigrants/Edith Grove – Edith Grove – Beggar's Banquet Records (1993), Producers: Michael Ashton & Brian Foraker * Circle Of Soul – Hands Of Faith – Capitol Records/Hollywood Records (1990), Producers: Waddy Wachtel, Frankie Sullivan, Dave Jerdan, Toby Wright and COS


Video 1990–2016

* Jackie Cruz – Como Y Flor- Vivala Launch (2015) * Leisure Cruise – Mother-Last Gang Records (2015) * Leisure Cruise – Crime Tip – Last Gang Records (2015) * Leisure Cruise – The Getaway – Last Gang Records (2014) * Leisure Cruise – Believer-The Wild Honey Pie Buzz Sessions at Area 51 (LIVE) (2013) * Leisure Cruise – The Wild Honey Pie Buzz Sessions at Area 51 (LIVE) (2013) * Moby – Sessions at KCRW (LIVE) (2009) * Moby with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Sheryl Crow, Donovan, Eddie Vedder and Ben Harper & The Furious 5- Change Begins Within: A Benefit for The David Lynch Foundation at Radio City Music Hall" (LIVE) (2009) * Joey DeGraw – Another Mistake – The Today Show – Los Angeles/CBS (LIVE) (2009) * Joey DeGraw – Another Mistake – The Today Show – Memphis/CBS (LIVE) (2009) * The Little Death with
Donovan Donovan Phillips Leitch (born 10 May 1946), known mononymously as Donovan, is a Scottish musician, songwriter, and record producer. He developed an eclectic and distinctive style that blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelic rock and world mus ...
– Change Begins Within: A Benefit for The David Lynch Foundation at Vedic City (LIVE) (2009) * The Little Death – Some Of That/That Bone – Fox TV/Fearless TV (LIVE) (2010) * Erin Evermore – Girls Love Sex MTV (2001) * Duff McKagen – I Love You – MTV Worldwide – Uzi Suicide/Geffen Records (1994) * Duff McKagen – Believe In Me – MTV Worldwide – Uzi Suicide/Geffen Records (1994) * Duff McKagen – First simulcast of Headbangers Ball with Ricky Rachtman'' (MTV Worldwide LIVE) (1994) * Circle Of Soul – Strung Out On Love – MTV/VH1 Worldwide (1993) * Circle Of Soul with Queen – Queen – Live on the Queen Mary" (1991) * Circle Of Soul – Shattered Faith – MTV/VH1 Worldwide (1990)


Equipment

Aaron is endorsed by multiple companies, including Dunnett Classic Drums, Creation Drums, Dakine and Gorilla Ears.


Drums

Creation Drums Maple Custom Series in Vintage Silver Sparkle Lacquer with Chrome Hardware. * 12x12" Concert tom * 14x14" Concert tom * 16x16" Floor Tom * 18x24" Bass Drum * 7x13" Tama Custom Snare Drum * 6 1/2x14 Dunnett Classic Drums Steel Snare Drum


Electronic Drums

* Roland SPD-SX Drum Pad * Roland RT Triggers * Simmons Octopads


Cymbals

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* 14" A Custom Master Sound Hi-Hats * 19" A Custom Crash * 18" A Custom Crash * 17" A Custom Crash * 16" A Custom Crash * 21" Sweet Ride


Sticks

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* American Classic Rock Nylon Tip


Percussion

Latin Percussion {{for, the company, Latin Percussion Latin percussion is a family of percussion, membranophone, lamellophone and idiophone instruments used in Latin music. Instruments Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican styles Folkloric and Santeria * Trap drums * Abakua ...
* Congas * Cowbell * Tambourine * Shakers


Drumheads

Evans * Coated E2 (on Toms) * Clear EMAD (on Bass) Remo * Coated Ambassadors (on Toms) * Coated Emperor X Black Dot (on Snare) * Clear EMAD (on Bass)


Hardware

Drum Workshop Drum Workshop, Inc. (also known as DW Drums or DW) is an American drum kit and hardware manufacturing company based in Oxnard, California. Current products by DW include drum sets, snare drums, and hardware. History Drum Workshop was founded ...
* 9000 Series and Pacific 8000 Series Hardware


Monitors

Gorilla Ears * Gorilla GX-3b in Ear Monitors


Production and Media Career

Aaron also works as a freelance executive producer/producer/production manager/tour manager/stage manager of music, film, video, concerts, and live events. Currently, he works for
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(Stage Manager),
LAUV Ari Staprans Leff (born August 8, 1994), known professionally as Lauv (), is an American singer and musician, best known for his breakout hit "I Like Me Better"; included on his compilation album ''I Met You When I Was 18 (The Playlist)'', wh ...
(Stage Manager), and JVKE (Production & Tour Manager). Aaron also works as a freelance short form video, print and commercial video line producer, executive producer, producer, associate producer and unit production manager for Art Not War, Jodi Jones Studio. and his own production company, Lion Of Bushwick Studios. He contributed to Art Not War garnering 8
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and 7 Reed Awards for best political media of 2012–2013, an
Jodi Jones Studio
winning two Silver
Cannes Lion Awards The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (formerly the International Advertising Festival) is a global event for those working in creative communications, advertising, and related fields. It is considered the largest gathering of the ...
.


References


External links


Aaron A. Brooks Official Site

Lion Of Bushwick Studios Official Site

The Mars Bonfire Official Website

Laura Dawn Official site

Leisure Cruise Official site

Angela McCluskey Official site

Art Not War Official site

Jodi Jones Studio Official site
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