#320: Zoro (Drummer and Percussionist) (pt. 2 of 2)

Today we released part two of our interview with Zoro. Known by musicians around the world as the "Minister of Groove," he's one of the world's most respected and award-winning drummers. For more than thirty years,  Zoro has been consistently voted the #1 R&B drummer and clinician by music industry publications such as Modern Drummer, Drum! Magazine, and Rhythm Magazine.

He's toured and recorded with celebrated musicians, including Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli, New Edition, and Jody Watley. In addition to performing, he's a teacher, author, and an inspirational speaker who's worked with organizations such as Compassion International, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and the Head Start Organization.

You won't want to miss this uplifting story of a teen on the edge of homelessness who overcame adversity to become a performing artist who uses his experiences to help others reach their goals!

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Show Notes:

Steve Weiss Music
https://www.steveweissmusic.com/

Zoro
https://zorothedrummer.com/
https://www.zoroministries.org/about-zoro/

Modern Drummer
https://www.moderndrummer.com/

Drum! Magazine
https://drummagazine.com/

Lenny Kravitz
https://lennykravitz.com/

Bobby Brown
https://kingbobbybrown.com/

Frankie Valli
https://frankievallifourseasons.com/

New Edition
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Edition

Jody Watley
https://jodywatley.net/

Compassion International
https://www.compassion.com/

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
https://www.bbbs.org/

Head Start Organization
https://headstart.gov/

Earth, Wind and Fire
https://www.earthwindandfire.com/

Philip Bailey
https://philipbailey.com/

September
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs069dndIYk

Shining Star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu9a29UR2dU

Easy Lover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkRKT6T0QLg

Phil Collins
https://philcollins.com/

Steely Dan
https://www.steelydan.com/

Jackson 5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jackson_5

Bell Biv DeVoe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Biv_DeVoe

Johnny Gill
https://www.pmusicgroup.com/client/johnny-gill/

Ralph Tresvant
https://www.grooveentertainmentinc.com/ralph-tresvant

Frank Sinatra
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Sinatra

Tony Bennett
https://www.tonybennett.com/

Dean Martin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Martin

Mariachi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariachi

Temptations
https://www.temptationsofficial.com/#/

Diana Ross and the Supremes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Supremes

Motown
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motown

Wolfman Jack
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfman_Jack

Sanford and Son
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanford_and_Son

Little House on the Prairie 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_House_on_the_Prairie_(TV_series)

The Waltons
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Waltons

Good Will Hunting
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Will_Hunting

Maria’s Scarf
https://zorothedrummer.com/marias-scarf-book/

Quincy Jones
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quincy_Jones

Steve Gadd
https://www.drstevegadd.com/

Buddy Rich
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Rich

PASIC
https://pas.org/

NAMM
https://www.namm.org/

Jeff Lorber
https://www.lorber.com/

Kenny Gorelick (Kenny G)
https://www.kennyg.com/

Dennis Bradford
https://robertspeedproductions.com/portfolio/dennis-bradford/

Wizard Island
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_Island_(album)

Danny Wilson
https://www.terryfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Danny-Wilson

Zorro/Guy Williams
https://www.terryfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Danny-Wilson

Forrest Gump
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forrest_Gump

Elvis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elvis_Presley

Tom Jones
https://www.tomjones.com/

University of Chattanooga Monte C. Coulter
https://www.utc.edu/directory/sxr652-music-monte-coulter/sxr652

Sabian
https://www.sabian.com/

Evans
https://www.daddario.com/products/percussion/evans-drumheads/

Commandments of R&B Drumming
https://hudsonmusic.com/product/the-commandments-of-r-b-drumming/

Rocky
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky

The Blind Side
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Blind_Side_(film)

The Big Gig
https://www.alfred.com/the-big-gig/p/00-37750/?srsltid=AfmBOoqhLOvk2wlmvkhIkp7YKJVwnmSlr3_NGPZjl1VcJLfkm6dAuMvs

Paul Allen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Allen

Bill Gates
https://www.gatesnotes.com/

Mario Grigorov
https://www.mariogrigorov.com/

Jimmy Fallon
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Fallon

Guitar Center
https://www.guitarcenter.com/

Dennis Chambers
https://www.dennischambers.com/

Dave Weckl
https://www.daveweckl.com/

Michael Jackson
https://www.michaeljackson.com/

The Nicholas Brothers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Brothers

Sammy Davis Jr. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sammy_Davis_Jr

James Brown
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown

Fred Astaire
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Astaire

Ernest Hemingway
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway

Mark Twain
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain

Kiss
https://www.kissonline.com/

Mahavishnu Orchestra 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahavishnu_Orchestra

Robert Downey Jr. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Downey_Jr

Whoopi Goldberg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whoopi_Goldberg

Jerry Seinfeld
https://jerryseinfeld.com/

The Gardiner Brothers
https://gardinerbrothers.com/

Dick Van Dyke
https://www.officialdickvandyke.com/

It’s a Wonderful Life
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It's_a_Wonderful_Life

Jimmy Stewart
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Stewart

Denzel Washington
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denzel_Washington

Jamie Foxx
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Foxx

Jim Gaffigan
https://jimgaffigan.com/

Sebastian Maniscalco
https://www.sebastianlive.com/

Nicholas Cage
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolas_Cage