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Markeya Cortez 'Tez' Sherard (born January 18, 1982), also known as Big Tez, is a professional American drummer.[1] He is also a bassist, vocalist and business owner. Sherard is currently the first call drummer and backup vocalist for Edwin McCain.[2] [3]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Markeya Cortez Sherard |
| Born | January 18, 1982 Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B, gospel, funk, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, bassist, vocalist, entrepreneur |
Early life edit
Sherard was born in the Upstate region of South Carolina. He was raised in a family of musicians and began performing in church at the age of five years old in upstate South Carolina. By age ten, Sherard was playing the bass guitar. He began to travel regionally and nationally at the age of sixteen.[4]
Career edit
Sherard began his touring career with R&B Band, Still Cruzin. Following an eight-year career with Still Cruzin, Sherard launched the band Flat Front Tire with guitarist Shane Pruitt.[5] The band consisted of a four-piece funk rhythm section and toured together from 1998 to 2005.
He has played with The Drifters, Clarence Frogman Henry, The Crystals, Percy Sledge, Archie Bell, Gypsy Soul, Groove Planet, The Jamie Wright Band, Darius Rucker, The Tams, Zataban, Mac Arnold, and Plate Full of Blues.[6] [7] He also plays with the Carolina Coast Band.[8][9]
Sherard became the first call drummer for The Edwin McCain Band in 2008.[citation needed]
He has since toured throughout the United States and 13 countries, including two USO and MWR tours.[10]
Sherard received an honorary Doctorate of Music degree from the University of South Carolina for his musical efforts with Plate Full of Blues and Mac Arnold.
Sherard is endorsed by Evans Drum Heads,[1] Innovative Percussion,[4] and Palmetto Custom Drums.[11]
Discography edit
References edit
- ^ a b "EVANS Drumheads | Official Site". Daddario.com.
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ Karol, David (March 6, 2012). "On the Road with Edwin McCain and StudioLive". Sound Forums.
- ^ a b "Big Tez Sherard". Innovativepercussion.com.
- ^ [2] [dead link]
- ^ [3] [dead link]
- ^ "Horizon Records". Horizonrecords.net. 19 January 2017.
- ^ "Carolina Coast Band - Bio". Carolinacoastband.com.
- ^ Harris, Vincent (August 25, 2016). "Texting and Drumming". Greenvillejournal.com.
- ^ [4] [dead link]
- ^ [5] [dead link]
- ^ "Horizon Records". Horizonrecords.net. 23 April 2019.
- ^ Harri, Vincent (May 1, 2019). "Mac McCloud sings the blues". Greenvillejournal.com.
- ^ "CD Baby Download Portal - Log In". Auth.cdbaby.com.
- ^ [6] [dead link]