Mainstay at Memphis’ Ardent Studios and Ardent Records, and drummer for the legendary group Big Star. Under his direction in the 1980s and 90s, Ardent developed artists and landed deals at Geffen for John Kilzer, A&M for Tora Tora, Elektra for The Eric Gales Band. He’s provided drumming skills to the likes of Mathew Sweet and the Posies.