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Omar Hakim was born on 12 February, 1959 in New York City, New York, United States, is an American drummer, arranger and composer. Discover Omar Hakim'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 65 years old?

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Occupation Musician, record producer, arranger, composer
Age 65 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 12 February, 1959
Birthday 12 February
Birthplace New York City, New York, United States
Nationality United States

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1959

Omar Hakim (born February 12, 1959) is an American drummer, producer, arranger and composer.

His session work covers jazz, jazz fusion, and pop music.

He has worked with Weather Report, David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Chic, Sting, Madonna, Dire Straits, Bryan Ferry, Journey, Kate Bush, George Benson, Miles Davis, Daft Punk, Mariah Carey, The Pussycat Dolls, David Lee Roth, and Celine Dion.

Hakim was born in New York City on February 12, 1959.

His father, Hasaan Hakim, was a trombonist.

Omar started playing the drums at the age of five, and first performed in his father's band four or five years later.

1980

Hakim first came to major attention backing Carly Simon in 1980, and joined Weather Report in 1982.

He kept working in jazz fusion, playing with Roy Ayers, George Benson, Miles Davis, Lee Ritenour, Joe Sample, David Sanborn, and John Scofield across the 1980s and 1990s.

1983

He played drums on David Bowie's most commercially successful album, 1983's Let's Dance, as well as the follow-up, Tonight, in 1984.

Bowie described Hakim as "a fascinating drummer, with impeccable timing" and "always fresh in his approach".

1984

In the ends of 1984, Hakim joined Dire Straits as drummer while recording their fifth album Brothers in Arms.

Hakim temporarily replaced the band's then-permanent drummer Terry Williams, when his performance was felt to be unsuitable for the desired sound of the album after most of the album tracks had been recorded.

Hakim re-recorded all the drum tracks on the album within three days and then left for other commitments.

Hakim and Williams are both credited on the album, however all of the drumming on the final album was performed by Hakim with the exception of the improvised crescendo at the beginning of “Money for Nothing”.

1985

Hakim was also part of the band for Sting's album The Dream of the Blue Turtles, which was released in June 1985.

"By this time, Hakim was teaching himself to program drum machines, which put him in even greater demand as a pop, rock, and R&B session musician, and landed him work with Madonna."

1988

Between 1988 and 1989 Hakim appeared regularly as the house band drummer in The Sunday Night Band during the first half season of the acclaimed music performance program Sunday Night on NBC late-night television.

1989

His debut album as leader, Rhythm Deep, was released in 1989, also featured his singing, and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

After being temporarily replaced by drummer J. T. Lewis for the remainder of that season, Hakim reappeared in the band for the second season in the fall of 1989, when the program returned under the new name Night Music.

Great Jazz Trio

with Hank Jones and John Patitucci

With David Bowie

With Mariah Carey

With Chic

With Miles Davis

With Dire Straits

With George Benson

With Najee

With Special EFX

With Joe Sample

1990

In the 1990s, Hakim developed further in electronic percussion, which gave him more opportunities as a session musician: he recorded with pop stars Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and Jewel.

His jazz career had faded by the mid-1990s.

2000

His second album as leader, The Groovesmith, was released in 2000.

2014

Hakim was featured on the cover of Modern Drummer in 2014, and was on the cover of DrumHead in 2017.

2015

On June 18, 2015, Journey announced that Hakim would replace longtime drummer Deen Castronovo on their North American tour after Castronovo was arrested for domestic violence in Salem, Oregon.

2017

Hakim became the Chairman of the Percussion Department of Berklee College of Music in 2017, replacing the previous Department Chair, John Ramsey.

On September 3, 2022, Omar appeared at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium performing on sets with Nile Rodgers, Josh Homme, Chris Chaney, Gaz Combes, Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of Rush, Paul McCartney, Chrissie Hynde and Foo Fighters members.