Dave Moreno


David Moreno is an American musician, singer, audio engineer, songwriter and producer, best known for his role as the drummer in the American rock band Puddle of Mudd.

Biography

Born in Sun Valley, California, Moreno is of Mexican descent. He first started playing drums when he was only 11, and at just 15 years old, Moreno was already performing his first gig at the famous iconic Whisky A-Go-Go nightclub on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California.
Moreno's musical education continued when he attended The Dick Grove School of Music upon completing high school. There, he graduated from the Percussion Program after studying hand percussion, ear training and music theory, as well as many genres of music which encompassed everything from Rock, Metal, Jazz, Disco, Latin, Hip Hop, Funk, and Fusion to Orchestra, Big Band, R&B and Country.

Professional history

Moreno has recorded more than 100 records which include movie soundtracks, instructional CDs, karaoke and television commercials. In 2008, he contributed the studio drum piece for the theme song to the "Dr. Phil" show.
Moreno's professional in-studio affiliations include names such as: Bill Appleberry, David Kahne, Johnny K, Roy Z, Andy Johns, Greg Hampton and Richard Podolor.
Moreno has also recorded and toured worldwide with an eclectic array of musical artists including:
Bruce Dickinson – Iron Maiden,
Dizzy Reed – Guns N' Roses,
Steve Stevens – Billy Idol,
Earshot – Warner Bros,
Operator – Atlantic Records,
Rob Rock,
Judas Priest,
Tribe of Gypsies – JVC/Victor,
Love/Hate,
Ice-T's Body Count,
Phil Lewis – L.A. Guns,
Vampiro X-Mana,
Christian Castro,
Belinda and
María José.
In January 2016, Dave was chosen to be included in the elite line-up of performers at the NAMM 'Bonzo Bash' - an annual event honoring the late, great drummer, John Bonham of Led Zeppelin. There, he took the stage alongside other top-industry professionals, performing "The Immigrant Song" during the show.

Discography

ArtistTitleReleased
Achilles HeelD.F.C.1997
EstanciaLatin Groove1999
Claudia ClaudiaRelaxing1999
The LiberatorsAccess Denied2000
Fairy FluteThe Other Side of Bossa2000
SupercoolLive at the Wilcox Hotel2001
The Spanish BossaBrazilian Mode2002
EdifyEdify2002
Scapegoat WaxSWAX2002
Jizzy PearlJust A Boy2003
ViacrucisDelirios2003
EarshotII2003
Rob RockHoly Hell2005
Bruce DickinsonTyranny of Souls2005
Jizzy PearlVegas Must Die2005
Bruce DickinsonANTHOLOGY2006
Mundo VacioBest of Rock en Español2006
Can You Rock?Blink-182 Play Along2006
Can You Rock?Fall Out Boy Play Along2006
Tribe of GypsiesDweller on the Threshold2006
KARAOKERamones – Gabba Gabba Hey2006
Can You Rock?Mötley Crüe Play Along2006
Can You Rock?Metallica Play Along2007
OperatorSoulcrusher2007
EarshotThe Silver Lining2008
Vains of JennaThe Art of Telling Lies2009
The New CzarsDooms Day Revolution2010
Dreams of ReasonRadically Poetic2011
Humanity StreetHumanity2011
Godfrey PaulCountry Rockin' Blues2011
Body CountThe Gears of War2012
Zombie SquashDestroy2013

Present projects

Currently, in addition to touring with Puddle of Mudd and working on recording a new album with the band, Moreno also owns and operates a full production Recording Studio in Los Angeles called Doom Room Studio where he teaches, produces, records, and mixes independent and national artists, television and film. Previous clients of Moreno's have included Nick Simmons, Roy Z, Brent Woods, Vinny Appice, Kelly Rhoads, Chas West, Copper Mountain, The Doo Wah Riders, Bobby Blotzer, Jizzy Pearl, and Afterhours.

Equipment list

Drums – DW
18 X 22 22
10, 12, 14, 16 – Toms / Floor Toms
6.5 x 14 Snare – Maple Wood and one spare
Cymbals – Sabian
1 – 17 " AAXplsion Crash
2 – 18 " AAXplosion Crashes
1 – 19 " AAXplosion Crash
1 – 21 " AA Rock Ride
1 – 14 " AA Brilliant Studio or Stage Hats
Hardware
1 – DW 5000 Snare Stand
1 – Low to ground – Drum Throne
1 – DW 5000 or 9000 Hi Hat Stand
1 – DW 5000 or 9000 DW DBL Bass Pedal
5 – DW Cymbal Boom Crash Hardware Stands
Accessories
1 – Shure 58 – Vocal Mic
1 – Drum Rug
1 – DI Box