Ed Toth
Ed Toth | |
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Years active | 1996–present |
Edward Arthur Toth is an American musician and drummer for The Doobie Brothers, an American rock band. Toth joined the Doobie Brothers in 2005 following his departure from Vertical Horizon.[1][2]
Early life
Toth says that he has been drumming most of his life. He made good use of his father's record collection and was active in all music programs in East Lyme, Connecticut, playing in his high school band at East Lyme High School.[3]
Education
He went on to attend the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, where he received a Bachelor of Music degree in 1994. While still at the University of Miami, Toth became a member of the funk and rock band Jennifer Culture.[3]
Vertical Horizon
Toth has played in numerous other rock and funk bands over the last decade. Most notably, he was a member of
Doobie Brothers
Toth is the fifth and current drummer for the
Toth says he has been influenced by Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart, Bill Bruford, and a host of other virtuoso drummers. He has also produced some critically acclaimed albums and started a band called Cooper along with Tim Bradshaw, a friend of Toth's.[3]
References
- ^ "Ed Toth". Modern Drummer. 19 June 2008. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ Lynch, Ed (13 November 2010). "Concert preview: Doobie Brothers still rock 'because we can'". Charleston Gazette. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ a b c "Ed Toth". Doobie Brothers.net. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ Cohen, Randy (5 April 2001). "Rock Review". Rock Publication.com. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ "Vertical Horizon Biography". SweetsLyrics.com. Archived from the original on 13 March 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ a b "Vertical Horizon Drummer Leaves Band". alternativeaddiction.com. 9 July 2002. Retrieved 27 December 2010.
- ^ "The Doobie Brothers". ClassicBands.com. Retrieved 27 December 2010.