Kevin Figueiredo

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Kevin Figueiredo
Also known ask-Figg
Born (1977-01-12) January 12, 1977 (age 47)
The Satellite Party, DramaGods

Kevin "k-Figg" Figueiredo is an American drummer and a member of the hard rock band Extreme.[1]

Biography

Figueiredo began playing drums at the age of ten, when his grandfather bought him a drum kit. He studied with jazz drummer Bob Gullotti "The Fringe" and Mike Mangini, who collectively exposed him to many different approaches to drumming.

In November 2007, Figueiredo joined the reuniting band Extreme including original members Gary Cherone, Pat Badger and Nuno Bettencourt, with whom Figueiredo performed in both Satellite Party and DramaGods (previously known as Population 1). He replaced mentor Mike Mangini, who took over drum duties from Extreme's original drummer, Paul Geary, from 1994 to 1996.

He has also performed with artists/bands such as

Lucia Moniz and Tantric
.

Equipment

Figueiredo endorses

Zildjian
cymbals and Vater drumsticks.

Discography

With Population 1

With DramaGods

With The Satellite Party

With Extreme

References

  1. ^ McLennan, Scott (August 2, 2008). "Extreme sparks fly once again – Boston.com". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on August 7, 2011. Retrieved April 25, 2011.