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 | |
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 Luis Campos with Antonio Sánchez, DrumChannel Studios, 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Culiacán, Mexico |
| Genres | rock, jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Universal/Redefined Records |
Early life edit
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.
Career edit
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.
References edit
- ^ a b "On The Beat with Luis Campos of Delux: Talks Albums and Projects". January 9, 2018.
- ^ http://www.facebook.com/deluxrock |date=2019-09-05 }} [user-generated source]
- ^ "AE: Music News By Industry - Page 1 - 24-7 Press Release". www.24-7pressrelease.com.
- ^ a b c "MIP Welcomes Luis "Chocs" Campos! « MIP Music Group". March 1, 2012. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01.
- ^ "News". Paiste. 2007-02-08. Retrieved 2010-11-17.
- ^ "Protection Racket Cases - Getting you there since 1994 - Protection Racket". www.protectionracket.com.
- ^ "Quick Torque Cam, turbo charge any kick pedal". eccentricsystems.com.
- ^ "The Cajon Drum: Handcrafted In the USA by Kopf Percussion". www.kopfpercussion.com.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Luis Campos - laguna drum festival 2010. YouTube.
- ^ "MAPEX DRUMS – 2010 Laguna Drumfest". Archived from the original on 2011-09-10. Retrieved 2011-06-24.