Alfredo Hernández is an American drummer best known as a former member of
desert rock bands
Kyuss
Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987, and considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands in ...
,
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (commonly abbreviated as QOTSA or QotSA) is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1996. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme shortly before he returned to his native Palm Desert, California. ...
,
Brant Bjork and the Bros and
Yawning Man
Yawning Man is an American experimental rock band from La Quinta, California. The band originally formed in 1986, although they released no studio recordings until 2005. They have been noted to be one of the first influential bands in the deser ...
, and as a current member of the band, Avon.
Career
Hernández joined
Kyuss
Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987, and considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands in ...
in 1994, replacing previous
drummer
A drummer is a percussionist who creates music using drums.
Most contemporary western music ensemble, bands that play Rock music, rock, Pop music, pop, jazz, or Contemporary R&B, R&B music include a drummer for purposes including timekeepi ...
Brant Bjork
Brant Bjork (born March 19, 1973) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the drummer and founder of the influential Californian stoner rock band Kyuss. Bjork has also been a member of Fu Manchu, Mo ...
who had left the band for personal reasons. Kyuss'
Josh Homme
Joshua Michael Homme ( ; born May 17, 1973) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer. He is best known as the founder and only continuous member of the rock band Queens of the Stone Age, which he for ...
stated at the time that Hernández was the only drummer considered for the job. He appeared on the band's final studio album ''
...And the Circus Leaves Town''. Kyuss soon went on indefinite hiatus in October 1995. Hernandez subsequently drummed on
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (commonly abbreviated as QOTSA or QotSA) is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1996. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme shortly before he returned to his native Palm Desert, California. ...
's self-titled
debut record released in 1998. In 2004 he recorded an EP, and briefly toured, with former Queens of the Stone Age bassist
Nick Oliveri
Nick Steven Oliveri (born October 21, 1971) is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter. He is best known as a former bassist of Kyuss and later Queens of the Stone Age from 1998 to 2004. Oliveri is also a solo artist and frequen ...
's band,
Mondo Generator
Mondo Generator (also known as Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator) is an American rock band founded in 1997 by Nick Oliveri. The band has released seven studio albums, four EPs, one live album and one video album.
History
Formation and '' ...
.
Hernández was a founding member of the band
Yawning Man
Yawning Man is an American experimental rock band from La Quinta, California. The band originally formed in 1986, although they released no studio recordings until 2005. They have been noted to be one of the first influential bands in the deser ...
, and later teamed up with fellow ex-Kyuss drummer Brant Bjork and Dave Dinsmore to form
Ché. The 2000 album ''Sounds of Liberation'' was the only material which the band recorded and, after a small tour of live shows, the band disbanded, with Hernández joining
Orquesta del Desierto
Orquesta del Desierto is an American desert rock band from Palm Desert, California. Founded upon music inspired and written by producer Dandy Brown ( Hermano), members of the band include or have included vocalist Pete Stahl ( Scream, Goatsnak ...
. Later he joined
Brant Bjork
Brant Bjork (born March 19, 1973) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the drummer and founder of the influential Californian stoner rock band Kyuss. Bjork has also been a member of Fu Manchu, Mo ...
& The Bros on their album
Somera Sól and toured with them in 2007.
Hernández played in Vic Du Monte's Persona Non Grata with
Chris Cockrell
Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987, and considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands inc ...
and
James Childs
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until 2011, recording three albums, two EPs and completing 10 tours since 2005.
[as of Knitting Factory Show in Hollywood, Aug/26/05]
He currently plays in the desert hardcore band "Family Butcher"
Hernández is also involved in a project with Mike Neider (
Bl'ast
Blast (stylized as BL'AST!) is an American punk rock band formed in 1983 in Santa Cruz, California. After breaking up in 1991, they reunited in 2001 and again in 2013. To date, Blast has released three original studio albums (the latest being ...
/LAB) and Dave Dinsmore (
Bl'ast
Blast (stylized as BL'AST!) is an American punk rock band formed in 1983 in Santa Cruz, California. After breaking up in 1991, they reunited in 2001 and again in 2013. To date, Blast has released three original studio albums (the latest being ...
/LAB/
Unida
Unida () is an American stoner rock band formed in 1998. The band's current line-up consists of John Garcia, Arthur Seay, Miguel Cancino and Collyn McCoy. Their debut album, '' Coping with the Urban Coyote'', was released in 1999. A follow-up ...
/
Che) called "Gusto".
Fellow
Desert Rock drummer
Brant Bjork
Brant Bjork (born March 19, 1973) is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the drummer and founder of the influential Californian stoner rock band Kyuss. Bjork has also been a member of Fu Manchu, Mo ...
described his relationship with Alfredo:
:
:
Equipment
;
Ludwig Drums
Ludwig Drums is a United States musical instrument manufacturer, focused on percussion instruments, percussion. It is a subsidiary of Conn-Selmer.
Products manufactured by Ludwig include timpani, drum kits, and drum hardware. The company also ...
:
*14" Steel
Snare Drum
The snare drum (or side drum) is a percussion instrument that produces a sharp staccato sound when the head is struck with a drum stick, due to the use of a series of stiff wires held under tension against the lower skin. Snare drums are often u ...
*14"
tom-tom
A tom drum (also known as a tom-tom) is a cylindrical drum with no snares, named from the Anglo-Indian and Sinhala language. It was added to the drum kit in the early part of the 20th century. Most toms range in size between in diameter, thoug ...
*18"
Floor Tom
A floor tom or low tom is a double-headed tom-tom drum which usually stands on the floor on three legs. However, they can also be attached to a cymbal stand with a drum clamp, or supported by a rim mount. It is a cylindrical drum without snare ...
*28"
Bass Drum
The bass drum is a large drum that produces a note of low definite or indefinite pitch. The instrument is typically cylindrical, with the drum's diameter usually greater than its depth, with a struck head at both ends of the cylinder. The head ...
;
Zildjian
The Avedis Zildjian Company, simply known as Zildjian (), is a musical instrument manufacturer specializing in cymbals and other percussion instruments. Founded by the ethnic Armenian Zildjian family in the 17th-century Ottoman Empire, the com ...
Cymbals:
*14" A Mastersound
Hi-Hats
A hi-hat (hihat, high-hat, etc.) is a combination of two cymbals and a pedal, all mounted on a metal stand. It is a part of the standard drum kit used by drummers in many styles of music including rock, pop, jazz, and blues. Hi-hats consist o ...
*18" A Medium Crash
*19" A Custom Projection Crash
*22" A Custom Medium Ride
;
Zildjian
The Avedis Zildjian Company, simply known as Zildjian (), is a musical instrument manufacturer specializing in cymbals and other percussion instruments. Founded by the ethnic Armenian Zildjian family in the 17th-century Ottoman Empire, the com ...
Drumsticks, currently a 5B, with
Kyuss
Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987, and considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands in ...
he used the
Zildjian
The Avedis Zildjian Company, simply known as Zildjian (), is a musical instrument manufacturer specializing in cymbals and other percussion instruments. Founded by the ethnic Armenian Zildjian family in the 17th-century Ottoman Empire, the com ...
Rock Stick
Discography
* ''
...And the Circus Leaves Town'' -
Kyuss
Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987, and considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands in ...
, 1995
* ''
Planet Mamon'' -
The Sort Of Quartet, 1995
* ''
Bombas De Amor
Bombas is an apparel brand. The company originally sold socks and began selling T-shirts in 2019. For every item purchased, a clothing item is donated to a homeless shelter or homelessness-related charity.
History
Bombas launched in 2013, afte ...
'' -
The Sort Of Quartet, 1996
* ''
Shine!/Short Term Memory Loss'' -
Kyuss
Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987, and considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands in ...
, 1996
* ''
Into The Void'' -
Kyuss
Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987, and considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands in ...
, 1996
* ''
Kyuss/Queens of the Stone Age'' -
Kyuss
Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987, and considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands in ...
and
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (commonly abbreviated as QOTSA or QotSA) is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1996. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme shortly before he returned to his native Palm Desert, California. ...
, 1997
* ''
Volumes 1 & 2'' -
Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Alain ...
, 1997
* ''
Volumes 3 & 4'' -
Desert Sessions
The Desert Sessions are a musical collective series, founded by Josh Homme in 1997. Artists such as Brant Bjork, PJ Harvey, Twiggy Ramirez, Dave Catching, Nick Oliveri, Mark Lanegan, John McBain, Ben Shepherd, Josh Freese, Chris Goss, Alain ...
, 1998
* ''
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (commonly abbreviated as QOTSA or QotSA) is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1996. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme shortly before he returned to his native Palm Desert, California. ...
'' -
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age (commonly abbreviated as QOTSA or QotSA) is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1996. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme shortly before he returned to his native Palm Desert, California. ...
, 1998
* ''
Sounds of Liberation'' -
Ché, 2000
* ''
Muchas Gracias: The Best of Kyuss'' -
Kyuss
Kyuss ( ) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987, and considered one of the pioneers of the genre. After disbanding in 1995, a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands in ...
, 2000
* ''
Orquestra Del Desierto'' -
Orquestra Del Desierto, 2002
* ''
III The EP'' -
Mondo Generator
Mondo Generator (also known as Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator) is an American rock band founded in 1997 by Nick Oliveri. The band has released seven studio albums, four EPs, one live album and one video album.
History
Formation and '' ...
, 2004
* ''
Person Non Grata'' -
Vic du Monte's Persona Non Grata, 2005
* ''
Rock Formations LP'' -
Yawning Man
Yawning Man is an American experimental rock band from La Quinta, California. The band originally formed in 1986, although they released no studio recordings until 2005. They have been noted to be one of the first influential bands in the deser ...
, 2005
* ''
Pot Head EP'' -
Yawning Man
Yawning Man is an American experimental rock band from La Quinta, California. The band originally formed in 1986, although they released no studio recordings until 2005. They have been noted to be one of the first influential bands in the deser ...
, 2005
* ''
Live at W2 Den Bosch. Netherlands. (DVD)'' -
Yawning Man
Yawning Man is an American experimental rock band from La Quinta, California. The band originally formed in 1986, although they released no studio recordings until 2005. They have been noted to be one of the first influential bands in the deser ...
, 2005
* ''
Vista Point'' -
Yawning Man
Yawning Man is an American experimental rock band from La Quinta, California. The band originally formed in 1986, although they released no studio recordings until 2005. They have been noted to be one of the first influential bands in the deser ...
, 2007
* ''
Dead Planet'' -
Mondo Generator
Mondo Generator (also known as Nick Oliveri and the Mondo Generator) is an American rock band founded in 1997 by Nick Oliveri. The band has released seven studio albums, four EPs, one live album and one video album.
History
Formation and '' ...
, 2007
* ''
Somera Sól'' -
Brant Bjork and the Bros, 2007
* ''
Sweet Sixteen (EP)
Sweet Sixteen may refer to:
*Sweet sixteen (birthday), a party thrown in honor of a person's, typically a girl's, 16th birthday, primarily in the United States
Film and television
* ''Sweet Sixteen'' (1928 film), featuring Reginald Sheffield
* ...
'' -
Vic du Monte's Persona Non Grata, 2007
* ''
Re Dinamite (Split EP)'' -
Vic du Monte's Persona Non Grata, 2009
* ''
Autoblond'' -
Vic du Monte's Persona Non Grata, 2009
* ''
Barons & Bankers'' -
Vic du Monte's Persona Non Grata, 2010
* ''
Nomadic Pursuits'' -
Yawning Man
Yawning Man is an American experimental rock band from La Quinta, California. The band originally formed in 1986, although they released no studio recordings until 2005. They have been noted to be one of the first influential bands in the deser ...
, 2010
* ''Split EP w/
Fatso Jetson
Fatso Jetson is an American desert rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1994 by Yawning Man members Mario Lalli and Larry Lalli, along with Tony Tornay. They are often credited as the fathers of the desert strain of stoner roc ...
'' -
Yawning Man
Yawning Man is an American experimental rock band from La Quinta, California. The band originally formed in 1986, although they released no studio recordings until 2005. They have been noted to be one of the first influential bands in the deser ...
, 2013
* ''Fragments'' -
Brave Black Sea, 2014
External links
The Drummers of Stoner RockGusto's official website
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hernandez, Alfredo
American rock drummers
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
Queens of the Stone Age members
Kyuss members
Mondo Generator members