The Most Influential Drummers of All Time

His Accents Came Far From Home

Copeland lived the majority of his early life in-between Europe and the Middle East. He became well-versed in the musical styles of Middle Eastern countries and he was able to transition smoothly from being a classic rock and jazz drummer to create a world sound in simple pop tunes. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.