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Marco Minnemann
12+ albums
FusionProgressive rockdrumsjazzdrummer
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Marco Minnemann (born 24 December 1970) is a German drummer, composer and multi-instrumentalist. He lives in San Diego, California. He is known for developing a very advanced drum technique called interdependence allowing him to play various patterns with each of his feet or hands, and has published several instructional books describing this concept. Minnemann started playing organ at the age of 6, then switched to drums and guitar at the same time at the age of 11. Marco's fame as one of the extraordinarily talented drummers and composers, reached him at the age of 19 all the way to Munich. The first 'cross-over' band Freaky Fukin' Weirdoz offered him a position as drummer in 1992, in connection with a major deal with BMG Ariola. The "Weirdoz" were the originators of the so-called 'cross-elimination' style of playing, and are considered to be among the greatest pioneers of it's modern sound. Also the "Weirdoz" had a gig with Nina Hagen on the album "Mao Mak Maa" where a fantastic cover version of Ian Dury's hit "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" was created. Marco was immediately booked to play a Nina Hagen tour. The successful collaboration with the "Weirdoz" ended in 1997 after Marco's having worked together on four albums: "Senseless Wonder", "Mao Mak Maa", Culture Shock" and "Hula". Almost simultaneously, an engagement with the Top Ten 'cross-over' band H-Blockx came up on the album "Fly Eyes". During 1997-1999, they played over 200 gigs together. Meanwhile, Marco's re
