Lonnell Le

Lonnell has been blessed with the ability to adapt to many different musical settings. Born in Pontiac Michigan Lonnell was practically raised in the church, and was exposed to a variety of musical styles and musicians at a young age. Lonnell began taking in as much of this musical information as he could, it was not long before he was beating on pots and pans in an early attempt to declare his career field. Over the years Lonnell would be exposed to great gospel music in the church; however he also began to discover rock music for the first time. Listening to rock music would set up the foundation that would eventually allow him to expand his interest into other music styles. At age 16 Lonnell discovered Jazz and Fusion music and began to immerse himself into these genres. For the next few years Lonnell would focus on studying the jazz art form, and was taken in under the wings of his high school music teacher. It was then that Lonnell began to develop as a musician and decide that he would pursue a career in music. After high school Lonnell enrolled into a community college, it was also at this time that he began playing with Jazz/Fusion band Slice of Pi. The band recorded and played around the Michigan area for three years. Lonnell continued to play and record with groups around the area, but decided to further his music education. This would lead him to the music program at Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan, Where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in Music business. Lonnell is committed to music and sharing his life experiences through the playing of drums. Lonnell is currently the drummer for Pop Rock band Sinjon Smith, as well as a freelance and session musician in the Detroit metropolitan area.

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