Eddie Fisher (drummer)

Eddie Fisher
Background information
Birth name Eddie Ray Fisher
Born (1973-12-17) December 17, 1973
Hillsboro, Oregon, U.S.
Origin Mission Viejo, California, United States
Genres Pop, Indie Pop, Alternative Rock
Occupation(s) Drummer, Songwriter
Instruments Drums, Percussion, Guitar
Labels Interscope Records
(2007 – Present)
Associated acts OneRepublic
(2005 – Present)

Eddie Ray Fisher (born December 17, 1973[1]) is an American musician, best known as drummer and percussionist in Grammy nominated band OneRepublic.[2] He grew up in Mission Viejo, California and currently resides in Denver, Colorado, where OneRepublic is based.[2] Fisher joined OneRepublic in 2005 and is the band's the second drummer.

Personal life

Fisher became interested in drumming when he was in 7th Grade after he saw a U2 concert in the Tempe Stadium, Arizona.[3]

OneRepublic

Fisher has also been credited for writing songs such as: Say (All I Need), Stop & Stare, "Someone to Save You", "Won't Stop" and "All Fall Down" off OneRepublic's debut album Dreaming Out Loud. He also contributed to writing the song "Good Life" from the band's second album, Waking Up.

Drumming outside of OneRepublic

Fisher is known to have drummed on numerous tracks for the band The Violet Burning. He is credited for drumming on tracks such as "Save You" and "If I Can't Have You" (Kelly Clarkson). He also drummed on the track "Please Don't Stop The Rain" (James Morrison).

References

  1. "Today in History – Dec. 17". The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne, Ind.). The Associated Press. December 17, 2009. Archived from the original on March 2, 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
  2. 1 2 Reynolds, Chas (30 Jan 2008). "Interview: Eddie Fisher of OneRepublic". Artist Direct. Rogue Digital, LLC. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
  3. "Biography". OneRepublic. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-13.
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