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David Garibaldi (musician) was born on 4 November, 1946 in Oakland, California, is an American drummer (born 1946). Discover David Garibaldi (musician)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

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Occupation Drummer, percussionist, songwriter, educator, author
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 4 November, 1946
Birthday 4 November
Birthplace Oakland, California
Nationality United States

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1946

John David Garibaldi (born November 4, 1946 ) is an American drummer best known for his work with the Oakland-based band Tower of Power.

His playing style is considered a staple of funk music.

Garibaldi’s drummer credits also include Natalie Cole, Jermaine Jackson, Boz Scaggs, Deniece Williams and Yellowjackets.

Rolling Stone magazine ranked Garibaldi #46 on its list “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time”.

David Garibaldi was born in Oakland, California.

His interest in music started at a young age by hearing his mother and her sister singing and playing piano.

He took piano and violin lessons before switching to percussion by age 10.

Garibaldi played a drum kit for the first time at age 15, after hearing an older student play rock n’ roll beats.

He was able to reproduce the beat by ear and continued self-teaching himself how to play the drums by listening to records.

He later joined the high school’s big band and practiced with the help of Eddie Tinga, a drummer and employee of the US Postal Service who also served in the Air Force reserve.

After being drawn into service, Tinga gave Garibaldi his drum kit so he could practice at home.

At age 17, Garibaldi’s parents bought him his first drum kit, which he would later use to record Tower of Power’s debut album “East Bay Grease”.

1964

He graduated high school in 1964.

During his time at Chabot Junior College, he attended a James Brown concert at the San Jose Civic Auditorium.

During the rehearsals, Garibaldi was impressed by the musicians’ precision and rhythmic patterns.

Soon after, Garibaldi formed his first band called The Disciples.

1966

He played with them until 1966, when he was drawn into service.

1969

After being honorably discharged in December 1969, Garibaldi enrolled again at Chabot Junior College to finish his studies.

Upon returning to the Bay Area, Garibaldi began performing as a freelancer in various groups.

1970

These performances led him to join Tower of Power in July 1970.

In the mid-70’s Garibaldi left Tower of Power and commenced performing, recording and writing with artists including Gino Vannelli, Wishful Thinking, Patti Austin, Natalie Cole, Boz Scaggs, the Yellowjackets, Jermaine Jackson and Deniece Williams.

1972

Garibaldi received basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, where he also auditioned for the 724th Air Force Band.

During his service at McChord Air Force Base in Tacoma, Washington, Garibaldi performed with different ensembles, including a symphonic orchestra where he played timpani, concert snare drum and mallet percussion.

He also played the drums and played with friends and acquaintances in Tacoma.

1978

In 1978, Garibaldi expanded his drum kit with combinations 8”, 10”, 12”, 14” and 16” toms.

His configuration included a second hi-hat on his right side.

He argued that the conventional way of playing the hi-hat with the right hand over the left was limiting.

Additionally, having a 14” to the left and a 12” hi-hat to the right gave him two different pitches.

1982

In 1982, he settled for a five-piece drum kit with 10”, 12” and 14” toms.

Garibaldi is often described as a drummer with a distinctive style:

"I’m absolutely certain David influenced drummers all over (…). Everybody heard about this guy playing this unique style that was very exciting and explosive”."

1998

Garibaldi rejoined Tower of Power in 1998.

2000

Later in the mid 2000's Garibaldi released a collection of drum loops titled "Tower of Funk" produced with Josquin Des Pres.

Garibaldi announced his retirement from Tower of Power on January 15, 2024.

Garibaldi is the author of notable instructional music books and educational DVDs including Future Sounds and The Funky Beat.

He has written a feature column for Modern Drummer Magazine.

In an interview with the Percussive Arts Society, Garibaldi explains that at 23 years of age, he was not trying to create revolutionary drum grooves but rather follow his creative instinct.

"All I did was take what I liked from about six or seven of my favorite drummers and then made one drummer out of all of that. My goal was (…) to have my own sound and personality like they did."

Mark Griffith of the Percussive Arts Society describes Garibaldi’s style as a funky sixteenth-note based groove that has all or most of the notes played separately with backbeats that occasionally turn around give the illusion that the pulse is in a different place than expected.