Luis Campos | |
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Background information | |
Born | Culiacán, Mexico |
Genres | rock, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Universal/Redefined Records |
Luis Campos, also known by the stage name Chocs (born June 5), is a Mexican/American [1] punk rock jazz drummer and member of the band Delux. [2]
Luis Campos was born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico [1] and started playing drums at the age of sixteen. He performed with several bands for a few years in Culiacan. In 2000 he moved to Mexico City to study at Fermata school of music.
Campos kept pursuing a career as a rock and jazz drummer after moving to Los Angeles. He was hired as musical director for Puerto Rican pop singer Noelia in 2006.[ citation needed] That same year he joined a rock punk band and toured the United States. [3] In 2009 he signed a record deal with company MIP Music Group to produce an instructional DVD, Not Just Drumming and the album Time for Sound at Drumchannel Studios. [4] DW Drums founder Don Lombardi directed the DVD, which includes a live performance of Campos' Jazz Trio, featuring Ric Fierabracci on bass and Jeff Miley on guitar; a 15-minute interview with his trio by Don Lombardi and 3 rock tracks. [4] In 2010 he signed with cymbal company Paiste, [5] drum company Ddrums, Pro Racket Drum Cases, [6] Eccentric Systems, [7] KOPF Acoustic Cajones, [8] and a second deal with MIP Music Group. [4] He was invited to perform at the Laguna Drum Fest in 2010, one of the main drum festivals in Mexico. [9] [10] In 2012 Luis Campos was invited to perform a drum duo with worldwide Antonio Sanchez at DrumChannel studios. The performance was followed by an interview with drummer Curt Bisquera.
Luis Campos | |
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Background information | |
Born | Culiacán, Mexico |
Genres | rock, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Universal/Redefined Records |
Luis Campos, also known by the stage name Chocs (born June 5), is a Mexican/American [1] punk rock jazz drummer and member of the band Delux. [2]
Luis Campos was born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico [1] and started playing drums at the age of sixteen. He performed with several bands for a few years in Culiacan. In 2000 he moved to Mexico City to study at Fermata school of music.
Campos kept pursuing a career as a rock and jazz drummer after moving to Los Angeles. He was hired as musical director for Puerto Rican pop singer Noelia in 2006.[ citation needed] That same year he joined a rock punk band and toured the United States. [3] In 2009 he signed a record deal with company MIP Music Group to produce an instructional DVD, Not Just Drumming and the album Time for Sound at Drumchannel Studios. [4] DW Drums founder Don Lombardi directed the DVD, which includes a live performance of Campos' Jazz Trio, featuring Ric Fierabracci on bass and Jeff Miley on guitar; a 15-minute interview with his trio by Don Lombardi and 3 rock tracks. [4] In 2010 he signed with cymbal company Paiste, [5] drum company Ddrums, Pro Racket Drum Cases, [6] Eccentric Systems, [7] KOPF Acoustic Cajones, [8] and a second deal with MIP Music Group. [4] He was invited to perform at the Laguna Drum Fest in 2010, one of the main drum festivals in Mexico. [9] [10] In 2012 Luis Campos was invited to perform a drum duo with worldwide Antonio Sanchez at DrumChannel studios. The performance was followed by an interview with drummer Curt Bisquera.