John Calarco
American musician
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John Calarco (Johnny Cee) (born April 26, 1966) is an American musician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] Calarco was drummer for many Milwaukee area bands. He also co-wrote and performed in several songs on the very successful Willy Porter album Dog Eared Dream[2] and toured with Porter as his drummer.[3][4] He has made an impact as a touring performer, band member, recording artist, session musician and song writer/producer.[5]
April 26, 1966
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| Born | John Arthur Calarco April 26, 1966 |
| Other names | Johnny Cee |
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| Occupations | Musician, Composer
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| Years active | 1978–present |
Career
Calarco has been a drummer in many bands in the Midwestern United States.[3][5] He played drums for Big Bang Theory, Tony Brown, Greg Koch and the Tone Controls and the Willy Porter Band.[6] From 1992 to 1997 Calarco played drums with the (three piece) Willy Porter band[7] which included Steve Kleiber, (bass guitar).[8] The band toured the United States with The Cranberries and Toad the Wet Sprocket performing the Willy Porter album.[9][10]
As a form of anger management during the COVID-19 epidemic, he wrote a sardonic song about the never ending quest to find toilet paper[1] In Toilet Paper Hunt he sings:
"Now I stare at empty shelves
Because of people only worried about themselves
I’m just sitting pumping gas
Wonderin’ how I’m gonna wipe my ass."[1][11]
Calarco moved to New York City in 1997 to play with the Blue Man Group.[3]
Awards
Albums
Contributions
- 2007 Rewired: The Electric Collection Daryl Stuermer (Drums)[16]
- 2007 Live on the Radio Greg Koch (Member of Attributed Artist, Drums)[16]
- 2007 Drive On Mike Keane (Drums)[16]
- 2006 Go! Daryl Stuermer (Drums)[16]
- 2005 4 Days in the South Greg Koch (Drums, Vocals-Background)[16]
- 2001 Waiting in the Wings Daryl Stuermer[16]
- 1997 Double the Gristle Greg Koch (Vocals-Background)[16]
- 1996 Sounds of the Leisure Class Records: Midwest Collection (Composer)[16]
- 1995 Dog Eared Dream with Willy Porter (Arranger, Main Personnel, Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Composer)[16]
Published works
- Calarco, John (October 1, 2015). Hal Leonard Drumset Fills: 500 Fills * All Styles * All Levels (Paperback). Hal Leonard. ISBN 978-1480399723. ISBN 9781480399723.