Zoro (drummer)

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Zoro (born Daniel Donnelly, June 13, 1962) also known as The Minister of Groove is an American drummer whose style includes rock, R&B, and hip hop.[1]

Zoro has toured and recorded with Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, New Edition, Jody Watley, Sean Lennon, Philip Bailey, Lisa Marie Presley, and Throttle Body Motorcycle Club, among others. He was named the number one R&B drummer and clinician in industry magazines including Modern Drummer and 'Drum!.'

Author

Zoro is the author of five books. "The Commandments of R&B Drumming" earned him a Modern Drummer Reader's Poll #1 Educational text vote. The book was expanded and re-released by Alfred Publishing in a 10th anniversary edition. The follow-up, "The Commandments of Early R&B Drumming" was written with Daniel Glass. In 2011, he published "The Big Gig", a book centered on achievement in the music industry. In September 2016 he released "SOAR!: 9 Proven Keys For Unlocking Your Limitless Potential"[2]

Also: Maria's Scarf: A Memoir of a Mother's Love, a Son's Perseverance, and Dreaming Big, April 2024, an incredible biography of his life and the ubiquitous influence of his mother's love and perseverance. ISBN-13: 9798874812713. Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Christian Faith

In addition to his work in music, Zoro is a Christian Motivational speaker appearing at festivals and churches around the world. He has been featured on Christian television, including the 700 Club, Daystar Celebration, Jc-TV, The Joni Show, MorningStar Ministries, among other broadcasts. Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Ministry and Motivational Speaking and Teaching

Now working out of Nashville, TN, Zoro is increasingly focused on his Ministry and motivational speaking work for groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters and Compassion International.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Zoro is currently a percussion instructor at Belmont University in Nashville. He is also a pastor at Bayside Church Adventure Campus in Roseville, CA.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Gear and Equipment

Zoro is endorsed by DW Drums, Evans, Latin Percussion among other manufacturers. His most recent set of note was played during his 2004 engagement with Lenny Kravitz, drumming on the "Baptism" tour.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

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