Kevin Figueiredo
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Kevin 'kFigg' Figueiredo is an American drummer.
Kevin began playing drums at the age of ten, when his grandfather bought him a drum kit. He has studied with jazz drummer Bob Gullotti "The Fringe" and Mike Mangini, whom collectively exposed him to many different approaches to drumming.
He has performed with artists/bands such as: Satellite Party, Dramagods, Population 1, The Doors, Slash (Guns N Roses/Velvet Revolver), Tony Kanal (No Doubt), Nuno Bettencourt, Chester Bennington (Linkin Park), Perry Farrell (Janes Addiction), Lucia Moniz
and Tantric. Kevin has also recorded with Dramagods, Population 1, Satellite Party, Lucia Moniz, and Extreme.
, Pat Badger
, and Nuno Bettencourt
, with whom Kevin performed in both Satellite Party and DramaGods. Kevin effectively replaces mentor Mike Mangini
, who took over drum duties from Extreme's original drummer, Paul Geary, from 1994 until they disbanded in 1996.
Kevin began playing drums at the age of ten, when his grandfather bought him a drum kit. He has studied with jazz drummer Bob Gullotti "The Fringe" and Mike Mangini, whom collectively exposed him to many different approaches to drumming.
He has performed with artists/bands such as: Satellite Party, Dramagods, Population 1, The Doors, Slash (Guns N Roses/Velvet Revolver), Tony Kanal (No Doubt), Nuno Bettencourt, Chester Bennington (Linkin Park), Perry Farrell (Janes Addiction), Lucia Moniz
Lúcia Moniz
Ana Lúcia Pereira Moniz is a Portuguese singer and actress. Moniz represented Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 and has released three music albums to date. She has also acted in several films, including Love Actually....
and Tantric. Kevin has also recorded with Dramagods, Population 1, Satellite Party, Lucia Moniz, and Extreme.
Extreme
In November 2007, Kevin joined the reuniting band "Extreme" including original members Gary CheroneGary Cherone
Gary Francis Caine Cherone is an American rock singer-songwriter. He is best known for his work with the rock group Extreme, as well as his short stint as the lead singer for Van Halen on their 11th album Van Halen III and subsequent tour. In recent years he has released solo recordings. In 2007,...
, Pat Badger
Pat Badger
Pat Badger is the bassist in the band Extreme. He is also a former member of Daemon, In The Pink, Super Trans Atlantic, and Tribe of Judah....
, and Nuno Bettencourt
Nuno Bettencourt
Nuno Duarte Gil Mendes Bettencourt is a Portuguese guitarist and singer-songwriter best known for his role as the lead guitarist of the Boston rock band Extreme whose hits include the acoustic ballads "More Than Words" and "Hole Hearted"...
, with whom Kevin performed in both Satellite Party and DramaGods. Kevin effectively replaces mentor Mike Mangini
Mike Mangini
Mike Mangini is an American drummer, and the current drummer for the progressive metal band Dream Theater. He has played for Annihilator, Extreme, James LaBrie, and Steve Vai, among others. He lectured at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and is also known for his work as a session musician...
, who took over drum duties from Extreme's original drummer, Paul Geary, from 1994 until they disbanded in 1996.