Erik Hargrove is a world-class drummer and percussionist with over 41 years of professional experience and performances across six continents. A seven-year member of the late James Brown’s band, he has shared stages with Michael Jackson, Sting, Slash, Lenny Kravitz, Pavarotti, Elton John, Victor Wooten, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, and Thomas McClary.

He later joined Bootsy Collins for the “A Tribute to James Brown” world tour and has also worked with Sister Hazel, Thomas McClary of The Commodores, Will Robinson’s Isan Project, David Tao, and JJ Lin. In 2013, Thailand’s leading drum magazine, DrumNote, featured Erik on its cover, making him only the second foreigner to receive that honor.