Francis Valentino (born May 30, 1988 in Long Branch, NJ ) is an American drummer who performs, records and tours nationally & internationally with a variety of artists.

Music career

In 2006, Valentino joined New Jersey rock band Outside the Box which achieved local and regional notoriety by performing with or opening for many national acts. Outside the Box was named the ''house band'' at

The Stone Pony The Stone Pony is a New Jersey music venue in Asbury Park, New Jersey known for launching the careers of many New Jersey music legends, including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park () is a beachfront City (New Jersey), city located on the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Monmouth County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States ce ...

from 2010 to 2013. Outside The Box released one full-length album entitled "''Bridge''" which was produced by Jeff Kazee. Outside the Box disbanded in 2013. In 2013, Valentino joined

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-based American Country band Hellbound Glory for

Kid Rock Robert James Ritchie (born January 17, 1971), known professionally as Kid Rock (also known as Bobby Shazam), is an American singer, songwriter and rapper. His style alternates between rock, hip hop, country, and metal. A self-taught musician, ...

's Rebel Soul Tour, which visited 28 U.S. cities. The tour featured

Buckcherry Buckcherry is an American rock band from Anaheim, California, formed in 1995. The band released two albums, ''Buckcherry'' (1999) and ''Time Bomb'' (2001), before dissolving in 2002. Buckcherry's first album ''Buckcherry'' was DreamWorks first a ...

and Hellbound Glory. Subsequent touring with Hellbound Glory included dates with

ZZ Top ZZ Top is an American rock band formed in 1969 in Houston, Texas. For 51 years, they comprised vocalist-guitarist Billy Gibbons, drummer Frank Beard and vocalist-bassist Dusty Hill, until Hill's death in 2021. ZZ Top developed a signature sound ...

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Hinder Hinder is an American rock band from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formed in 2001 by lead singer Austin John Winkler, guitarist Joe "Blower" Garvey, and drummer Cody Hanson with bassist Mike Roden and guitarist Mark King joining in 2003, solidifying ...

and

The Supersuckers The Supersuckers are an American rock band, formed in 1988, whose music ranges from alternative rock to country rock to cowpunk. AllMusic describes the band as "the bastard sons of Foghat, AC/DC, and ZZ Top after being weaned on punk rock, una ...

. Francis toured with

Hellbound Glory Hellbound Glory is an American country and roots rock band, featuring singer-songwriter Leroy Virgil. The band was originally formed in Reno, Nevada, United States, in 2008 by Virgil. Describing the band’s style as “Americana,” Virgil credit ...

until 2015. As of February 2015, Valentino has been touring with

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-based guitarist/ songwriter

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. Tours have included dates with

The Doobie Brothers The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band formed in 1970 in San Jose, California, known for their flexibility in performing across numerous genres and their vocal harmonies. Active for five decades, with their greatest success in the 1970s, ...

The Steve Miller Band The Steve Miller Band is an American rock music, rock band formed in 1966 in San Francisco, California. The band is led by Steve Miller (musician), Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals. The group had a string of mid- to late-1970s hit singles t ...

and

Peter Frampton Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950) is an English musician and songwriter who was a member of the rock bands Humble Pie and the Herd. As a solo artist, he has released several albums, including his major breakthrough album, the live ...

In 2020, Valentino toured with

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Recording

2022 ''Don't Be a Stranger'' - ''

'' 2022 ''Ain't Talkin' Bout Love (re-recording)'' - ''

'' 2021 ''Camino'' - Riley Owens 2020 ''Ruminations From Barrydise During An Apocalypse'' - ''Rick Barry'' 2020 ''Dark Hour'' - ''Billy Walton Band'' 2019 ''Open Road'' - ''

'' 2016 ''Shine On'' - ''

'' 2016 ''American Casino'' - ''American Casino'' 2016 ''3 Country Classics (Singles)'' - ''Hellbound Glory'' 2015 ''The Black Mass'' - ''Hellbound Glory'' 2015 ''Transmission Party'' - ''Transmission Party'' 2013 ''Live From Nashville'' (Recorded at

Bridgestone Arena Bridgestone Arena (originally Nashville Arena, and formerly Gaylord Entertainment Center and Sommet Center) is a multi-purpose venue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Completed in 1996, it is the home of the Nashville Predators of ...

) - ''Hellbound Glory'' 2013 ''The Feud (Single)'' - ''Hellbound Glory'' 2013 ''Songs From The Barn'' - ''

Southside Johnny John Lyon (born December 4, 1948), better known by his stage name Southside Johnny, is an American singer-songwriter who usually fronts his band Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Southside Johnny has long been considered the Grandfather of ...

'' & The Poor Fools 2012 ''Men Without Women Live'' (Recorded at

The Stone Pony The Stone Pony is a New Jersey music venue in Asbury Park, New Jersey known for launching the careers of many New Jersey music legends, including Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes.Asbury Park Asbury Park () is a beachfront city located on the Jersey Shore in Monmouth County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the city's population was 15,188

, NJ) - ''

Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes are an American musical group from the Jersey Shore led by Southside Johnny. They have been recording albums since 1976 and are closely associated with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. They have recor ...

'' (percussion) 2012 ''The Year Of Living Dangerously'' - ''Swindling Gypsies'' 2011 ''Bridge'' - ''Outside The Box''

Tours & Performing

2020 ''

'' - ''

'' 2019 ''BWB European Tour'' - ''Billy Walton Band'' 2016/2017/2018 ''Shine On Tour'' - ''

'' 2015 ''

Steve Miller Band The Steve Miller Band is an American rock music, rock band formed in 1966 in San Francisco, California. The band is led by Steve Miller (musician), Steve Miller on guitar and lead vocals. The group had a string of mid- to late-1970s hit singles t ...

2015 Spring Tour'' - ''

'' 2015 ''

Doobie Brothers The Doobie Brothers are an American rock band formed in 1970 in San Jose, California, known for their flexibility in performing across numerous genres and their vocal harmonies. Active for five decades, with their greatest success in the 1970s, ...

' Listen To The Music Tour'' - ''

'' 2015 ''

Blackberry Smoke Blackberry Smoke is an American rock band from Atlanta. The lineup consists of Charlie Starr (lead vocals, guitar), Richard Turner (bass, vocals), Brit Turner (drums), Paul Jackson (guitar, vocals), and Brandon Still (keyboards). In 2020, they a ...

Holding All The Roses Tour'' - ''Leon Virgil Bowers'' 2014 ''The Way Back Home Tour'' - ''Hellbound Glory'' 2014 '' 10 Years Unplugged Tour'' - ''Hellbound Glory'' 2013 ''

Supersuckers The Supersuckers are an American rock band, formed in 1988, whose music ranges from alternative rock to country rock to cowpunk. AllMusic describes the band as "the bastard sons of Foghat, AC/DC, and ZZ Top after being weaned on punk rock, unafra ...

Tour'' - ''Hellbound Glory'' 2013 ''Hustle To Get By Tour'' - ''Hellbound Glory'' 2013 ''

Rebel Soul Tour'' - ''Hellbound Glory'' 2012 ''European Tour'' - ''Outside The Box''

References

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