Matt Abts
Matt Abts | |
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 Abts performing with Gov't Mule in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 30, 1953 Oklahoma, United States |
| Genres | Rock, blues rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Member of | Gov't Mule |
| Website | mattabts |
Matt Abts (born September 30, 1953) is an American drummer,[1] best known as one of the founding members of the rock band Gov't Mule.
Biography
Abts attended high school in
Dickey Betts Band in 1988 which also included guitarist/vocalist Warren Haynes. Abts joined Haynes and Allen Woody, who had both been members of The Allman Brothers Band, to form Gov't Mule in 1994.[3]
Abts has also played in the Pink Floyd tribute band Blue Floyd which was known for its blues versions of Pink Floyd songs,[4] and with bassist Jorgen Carlsson in Planet of the Abts, a 2011 offshoot of Gov't Mule.[5]
References
- ^ "Matt Abts". Drummerworld. Bernhard Castiglioni. 2009. Retrieved July 22, 2009.
- ^ The Rock 'N' Roll Soldier
- ^ Daily Freeman (May 29, 2009). "Mountain Jam music festival features Gov't Mule, Allman Brothers Band". Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ^ Johnson, Dean (January 31, 2000). "As a tribute band, Blue Floyd doesn't need an education". Boston Herald. Retrieved March 28, 2012 (subscription required).
- ^ jambands.com (March 23, 2012). "Planet of the Abts Adds Southeast Shows". Retrieved March 28, 2012.
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