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Tyler LeVander (also known as Baasick)[1] is an American session drummer, composer and producer. LeVander attended Wilton High School[2] in Wilton, Connecticut, and is a scholarship recipient and alumnus of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.[3] There, he studied under Rod Morgenstein, Casey Scheuerell, Mike Mangini and Kenwood Dennard.
Tyler LeVander | |
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LeVander drumming with The Fates, 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Tyler Michael LeVander |
| Born | December 31, 1990 |
| Genres | Rock, Pop, Metal, Jazz, Electronic, Hip-hop, Film Scores |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, Composer, Producer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, Piano, Synthesizer |
An accomplished studio recording and live drummer, LeVander has toured or recorded with acts including David Cassidy, Ethan Brosh, Ben Levin Group, Ken Yates, Don Lappin, Arthur Lipner, Juicy J and The Fates.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
LeVander has performed internationally, at venues including the Hammersmith Apollo,[12] the MGM Grand Garden Arena[13] and the Superstar Theater.[14][15]
In 2011, LeVander co-wrote and recorded Drama Dropout, The Fates' debut EP produced by Craig J. Snider. He appeared in a music video for The Fates' song "Miss America" alongside internet personality Meekakitty.[16]
LeVander is an active film composer,[17] and is the producer for multiple musical artists, including Zee, MarBar and Greg Oliveras.
LeVander is listed as a post-production and mastering engineer for Future Hits Music, a co-publisher of Spirit Music Group.[18]
LeVander produces, records and performs with CT rapper MarBar under the pseudonym Baasick.[19] With MarBar, he has toured prolifically, performing with artists including Juicy J, Kid Ink, Chris Webby, Apathy, and Spose.[20][21][22][23][24]
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