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Courtney “Bam” Diedrick

Saint Ann, Jamaica

Biography

Courtney “Bam” Diedrick of St. Ann, Jamaica is a renowned Grammy-winning drummer who tours with Damian Marley and recorded the acclaimed albums Distant Relatives (featuring Nas and Damian Marley), Stony Hill (Damian Marley). He has worked with many other artists such as Mick Jagger, Eric Clapton, Playing For Change (PFC), Dave Stewart, Josh Stone, Stephen Marley and the list goes on. Courtney’s journey started in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, Jamaica, where he grew up making music with his other siblings. Music would soon take him to The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts where his knowledge of Drums amplified. With the will to share all he had acquired, the classroom seemed to be the perfect outlet, so he opted to teach music at the Brown’s Town High School. However as a teacher, he could not contain all his potential, so he started working with different bands. His passion for his art can be felt in every rhythm he plays, and his beautiful soul shines through his undying love for music. How we met: When Courtney “Bam” Diedrick plays the drums you feel the rhythm hit your chest and lift you up. I remember the first time I met Courtney he was playing drums with Damian Marley and performing on the Henry Rollins Show. They featured so many great performers on that show, but this performance with Damian and his band was on fire!! PFC has worked with Courtney Diedrick ever since, from the studio to the stage to the streets of Jamaica.  He is featured on our newest album, PFC3: Songs Around The World.

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PFC Videos Featuring Courtney “Bam” Diedrick
Get Up Stand Up 2020 | Song Around The World

Jan 01, 2021

Get Up Stand Up 2020 | Song Around The World (members only version)

Dec 22, 2020

Listen to the Music | Songs Around The World Movie

Jul 14, 2020

PFC 3: Songs Around The World Movie

May 04, 2020

Mr. Bobby | Afro Fiesta featuring I-Taweh | Live Outside

Apr 10, 2020

Mama Africa featuring Andrew Tosh | Song Around The World

Feb 14, 2020

Member Exclusive | Rolling Stone/Prisoner | Afro Fiesta featuring I-Taweh | Live Outside

Dec 31, 2019

Member Exclusive | Blues of the River

Feb 19, 2019

Seeds of Freedom | Song Around The World

Jan 17, 2019

2018: What A Year

Dec 31, 2018

Behind The Song: “Rasta Children”

Sep 28, 2018

Congo to the Mississippi | Song Around The World

Sep 05, 2018

Rasta Children | Song Around The World

Jul 04, 2018

Natural Mystic/Just a Little Bit | Song Around The World

May 31, 2018

Take Me Home, Country Roads | Song Around The World

Nov 28, 2016

Satchita

Feb 25, 2011

Redemption Song

Feb 07, 2011

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