Cherisse Osei

Cherisse Osei

Simple Minds / Kelly Jones

Playing to sell-out arenas and global audiences, professional drummer Cherisse Osei celebrates 16 years of international touring. Working with industry legends and innovative artists including Paloma Faith, Bryan Ferry, MIKA and currently touring worldwide with Simple Minds and Kelly Jones. In 2018 she won first place in the best Live Session Drummer category in Rhythm Magazines and Music Radars polls.

Cherisse was given her first drums at the age of five “ a pink Mickey Mouse kit from her uncle. By 12 she was performing in bands, and by 17 she was signed to Polydor records.

Cherisse Osei'S SETUP:

  1. 17” K Dark Crash Medium thin
  2. 15” 70s New Beat Hi Hats
  3. 16” A Custom crash
  4. 20” 70s A Ride
  5. 18” A Custom crash
  6. 17” A Custom Sizzle Ride

* May be prototype

Cherisse
Osei's
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Cherisse Osei's
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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    James Gadson continually inspires me & I’ve had the privilege of having a lesson with him. He was so generous and kind, and left a real impression on me. Levon Helm is another due to his touch and style.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    My advice would be….Practice…Practice…Practice. Learn as much as you can and explore different techniques and styles. Listening to great music is as important as actually playing the drums in order to develop good ears. Also learning about music history is essential, but above all enjoy yourself and have fun :)

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    I love combining K Dark crashes with A Custom crashes.

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