Darren Jessee

Drummer with: Ben Folds Five
(as was, now with new band Hotel Lights).

If you're a fan of BFF then you'll know what I mean. If you're not then it's tough to describe Darren's drumming. I think messy might be quite a good word. I don't really know anything about him, but listening to his drumming he very much sounds like one day he just sat down behond a kit and started playing, fairly making it up as he goes along (which is true). Which is what I did. Which is why I like him. The reason I say this is because his drumming doesn't sound regimented and perfectly tight like most other drummers. Even Tre Cool sounds tight even though he's all over the place. DJ is literally striking what he wants when he wants and bollocks to anyone who says differently. Fuckin' a!

Here is one interview and this one is pretty good too.


Email from Darren!
hey matt ,
it's darren jessee here . thanks for the props on your site . my new band is called HOTEL LIGHTS not revolver . thought you might like to know .
cheers!
dj