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David Hidalgo Jr. (born August 30, 1984) is an American drummer who plays in the punk rock band Social Distortion.[1]

Early life, family and education

He is the son of David Hidalgo, guitarist and singer of Los Lobos. The younger David began playing drums at age four.[2]

Career

Hidalgo decided to become a career musician at age 20.[2] He began playing with Suicidal Tendencies in 2002 until about 2007.[2] He also played drums for The Bronx/Mariachi El Bronx[2] (beginning in 2015 on a tour and later in 2016 as a member)[2] as well as its side project The Drips[3] and the hardcore punk band Bullet Treatment with a variety of lineups that also included members of Rise Against, The Bronx, Cancer Bats, Anti-Flag and others.

Joining Social Distortion in 2010,[2] he replaced former drummer Scott Reeder, who had been busy with his main project Fu Manchu. David also toured with Brody Dalle in her Spinnerette and self-titled projects. He has recorded and toured with Chuck Ragan and Dave Hause. He also recorded on a Greg Graffin solo album.

Instruments and equipment

Hidalgo uses and endorses:[2]

References

  1. ^ "Current Social Distortion News". SxDx.com. Archived from the original on February 27, 2009. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g Hidalgo, David Jr. (January 2018). "On The Beat with David Hidalgo Jr. of Social Distortion: Balancing Bands and Styles". Modern Drummer. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Tonniges, Kyle (March 26, 2018). "A Return to Form: A Conversation With The Bronx". The Reader. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  4. ^ "David Hidalgo Jr". Ludwig-Musser.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.

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