Yamaha Drums adds Corey Fonville and Wendell Holmes Jr. to Artist Roster

Yamaha Drums has added Corey Fonville and Wendell Holmes Jr. to their artist roster.

Fonville, who has been drumming since the age of two, is now 25 and performs with the Nicholas Payton Trio and the Christian Scott Quintet. His own band, Butcher Brown, has toured the West Coast in 2012 and 2014. His ideal choice to complement his style is the Yamaha Live Custom drum set and 700 series hardware.

“Being part of the family is a homecoming experience for me, because I’ve always played Yamaha drums growing up,” said Fonville. “The communication here is top notch, and the Yamaha team is always around to assist me no matter where in the world I’m playing.”

Solo artist Wendell Holmes Jr. currently tours with Ryan Follese and has performed with Kip Moore, Tab Benoit, JT Hodges, Regina Belle, Brownstone, Olie Woodson and Karen Clark Sheard over the course of his career. Holmes performs on Absolute Hybrid Maple drums and 800 series hardware. He has released two solo albums, Lewis Ave and Above It All.

“I have been a fan of Yamaha drums since my early childhood. It’s what I grew up playing,” said Holmes. “I’m thrilled to join this team and a company that offers everything a drummer could possibly need!”