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We Gon' Make It 3:350:00/3:35
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We Gon' Make It 3:350:00/3:35
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Lola 7:190:00/7:19
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Lola 7:190:00/7:19
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Great God 4:330:00/4:33
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Great God 4:330:00/4:33
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Sleepwalking 4:060:00/4:06
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Sleepwalking 4:060:00/4:06
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Glory, Glory, Glory 5:130:00/5:13
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Glory, Glory, Glory 5:130:00/5:13
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Beautiful Liar 4:340:00/4:34
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Beautiful Liar 4:340:00/4:34
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For Me It's You 3:340:00/3:34
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For Me It's You 3:340:00/3:34
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Grandma 7:270:00/7:27
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Grandma 7:270:00/7:27
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Halfway to Invisible 4:480:00/4:48
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Halfway to Invisible 4:480:00/4:48
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I Will Go 4:590:00/4:59
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I Will Go 4:590:00/4:59
MUSIC DIRECTOR :: PRODUCER:: DRUMMER :: PERCUSSIONIST :: SONGWRITER :: CLINICIAN :: TEACHER ::
A U.S. Marine from rural Crystal Hill, Virginia, Stacey Lamont Sydnor appeared to be fascinated by rhythm from the time he could use his hands to beat on his mother’s pots and pans. At the age of eleven, his grandmother bought him his first "gold sparkle" snare drum and he’s never stopped playing since.
Early on, he was influenced by the sounds of Traditional (Quartet) Gospel and his father’s love of old school soul and R&B (Johnny Taylor, James Brown, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes). While in elementary school, he joined the band, became classically trained, and learned to appreciate Big Band Jazz.
Under the tutelage of mentor, Damon Brown (www.batclefmusic.com), he went on to win multiple awards around the state of Virginia and became well known, becoming exceptionally popular with local Gospel Quartet groups in Southern Virginia and North Carolina. He also excelled in his new found love of Jazz, Theatre and Southern Rock.
He started touring professionally at the age of fifteen with Gospel artists, the Heavenly Five and the Pilgrim Jubilees of Chicago. He also performed as a drummer/percussionist for a variety of musicals to include: "Anything Goes, "Cowboys" and "Westside Story". From there he went on to perform in the US Marine Corps Band, attaining the position of Principal Percussionist in a little under two years. While in the Marine Corps, he teamed up with fellow marine, Mike Corrado to form The Mike Corrado Band (www.mikecorrado.com). The band toured for eleven years now and has sold over 100,000 albums independently.
His resume runs like a Who’s Who of, well, every possible genre of music. He’s performed with:
* Pop/Country/Rock Stars: Seal, Trisha Yearwood, Daughtry, Starship, Hillary Duff, Robbie Williams, Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child), Taylor Dayne, Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), Bobby Brown, The Rembrandts, and Daniel Powter & Macy Gray.
* Hip Hop artists Sean "Diddy" Combs, Missy Elliot, Timbaland, Flo Rida, Busta Rhymes and Ice Cube.
* R&B and Soul artists Alicia Keys, Jermaine Jackson, Philip Bailey, Chrisette Michell, Keri Hilson, Layla Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Bobby, Brown, Gladys Knight, Jill Scott, Melanie Fiona, Teedra Moses, Faith Evans, Stevie Wonder, Michelle Williams (Destiny's Child), Macy Gray, Denise Williams, Shirley Murdoch, Tank, Avant.
* Motown/Funk/Soul Legends: The Jacksons, Earth Wind & Fire, George Clinton, Sly Stone, The Temptations, Heatwave, Bloodstone, Malo, The Delphonics, The Floaters, The Deele, Billy Paul, Percy Sledge, Peaches & Herb, The Intruders, the S.O.S. Band and Mandrill.
* Gospel Recording Artists: Deitrick Haddon, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, Ann Nesby, Damita Haddon, Tammi Haddon, The Soul Seekers and Yolanda Adams while serving in the music ministry of Bishop Noel Jones.
* Smooth Jazz Artists: Jonathan Butler, Keiko Matsui, The Late George Duke, Marcus Johnson, Althea Rene, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Mike Phillips and the late Wayman Tisdale.
He is currently still working with The Jacksons & Philip Bailey of Earth Wind & Fire as well as a member of The Myron McKinley Trio!
His television composition/performance credits include: The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, Ellen, Tyra Banks Show, College Hill, The Black Stars of Poker, The NBA Channel, First In and the upcoming episodes of Dr. Phil, Orange is The New Black, Suddenly Single, A Fool & His Money, Arsenio Hall Show!
Movie Performance Credits Include: Kaider Reboot, Avengers, Captain America, Thor 2, Notorious (Soundtrack/Trailer), Inception (Trailer), The Green Hornet (Trailer), Sabetour (Video Game Trailer), Bridesmaid (Trailer), Mummy 3 (Trailer), Yes Man (Trailer), Avatar (Trailer), Beouwolf (Trailer), Wall Street (DVD Promo), Sorcerer's Apprentice (Trailer), Final Destination 5, What Goes Around comes Around, What My Husband Doesn't Know and Inception (Trailer).
“The person who makes a success of living is the one who see his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication.” Cecil B. DeMille
Endorsers
Mapex Drums: Syd's Drums of Choice!
Confidence is what makes a good drummer a great drummer – confidence in your ability, confidence in your band, confidence in your instrument. For over fifteen years, Mapex has been creating acoustic drum products that give drummers the confidence to be their best. With a Mapex drum set in front of you, you’ll have the confidence to express every degree of your creativity. With Mapex, you’ll own the stage. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned player, Mapex makes a drum set that not only fits your skill level, but fits your budget as well. From the versatile Q Series to the elite Orion Series, Mapex is a drum company that you can start with and grow with for a lifetime.
Vater Drumsticks: The Wood Behind Syd's Groove!
Now 50 years later, the Vater Family expands on the family tradition by offering the finest drumsticks, timpani, marimba and vibe mallets, brushes, specialty sticks and accessories in the world. Quality, craftsmanship, pride, and hands-on production... started by Jack, perfected by Clarry, and carried into the new millennium by Alan and Ron Vater and a team of dedicated craftsmen. Now, as always... Quality is everything.
Sabian Cymbals: The Fastest Growing Symbal Company in the WORLD!
Much more than a cymbal manufacturing company, SABIAN is a collection of dedicated and very talented individuals whose only focus is to create the finest cymbals and percussion instruments possible. Our ultimate goal is to help drummers and percussionists express themselves the way they want to be heard. How do we do it? By combining traditional values with modern vision and creative innovation to develop a full range of cymbals and sounds for players of all styles.
Tycoon Percussion, Inc.
Today, Tycoon Percussion is well-established throughout the world as a leading manufacturer of percussion products, and is the only hand percussion company that wholly owns its own manufacturing facility. For Stephen Yu, his journey from OEM supplier to percussion industry "tycoon" serving the world’s largest markets had already seemed swift. Now, with Tycoon Percussion’s presence growing significantly in the U.S. year after year, the pace of progress has only accelerated. "I had a very clear purpose in establishing my own operation in the United States," he states, "to propel the company to becoming the next elite hand percussion brand - and I believe we are well on our way to achieving that goal."
VISION
Tycoon Percussion’s commitment is to combine sound authenticity with innovative designs in all of our products. Our vision is to inspire percussionists everywhere towards greater creativity and to play with excitement each time they pick up their instruments. Our dedication to excellence in every product that we create is fueled by the passion of drummers and percussionists around the world.
Evans Drumheads
Kick Port, "Bass Drum Port"
Cympad - Cymbal Felts and Drum Dampeners