Michael Tapper
American drummer
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Michael Tapper is an American musician and member of the Los Angeles band Fool's Gold. He was a member of the indie rock band We Are Scientists, with Keith Murray and Chris Cain, until November 2007. He played the drums for the band and assisted with backing vocals.[1] He was also a member of Yellow Ostrich.[2]
Michael Tapper | |
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| Born | Michael Shane Tapper |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Instruments | Drums, backing vocals |
| Label | none |
Education
Tapper was a 1996 graduate of the now defunct Lexington Academy in Farmers Branch, a suburb of Dallas, Texas. An avid runner during his high school days, he was a member of a State Champion Cross Country team. He finished 11th, one spot from being awarded All-State honors, at the 1995 TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) State Cross Country Meet. While at Lexington, he was also a member of the pop vocal sacred ensemble, First Light, and the lead player in a state champion percussion ensemble. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College.
