In a career spanning over twenty five years, Lee Finkelstein has built up a reputation as one of the funkiest and most versatile drummers in NY. He currently tours the world with The Original Blues Brothers Band and has played with artists as diverse as Ben E. King, Donna Summer, Tower of Power and Bill Cosby. Along with "driving the bus" and cofounding Funk Filharmonik.

While Lee was the studio drummer for The Cosby Show(80’s) he recorded with and backed up Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Grover Washington Jr, Eric Gale, The Oregon Symphony Orchestra & Randy Brecker. He has also recorded, performed and/or toured with Isaac Hayes, Eddie Floyd, Bette Midler, Blood Sweat & Tears,Russ Freeman, Julio Iglesias, Frankie Paul, Johnny Winter, Steve Cropper, Lou Marini, Will Lee, Paul Shaffer, John Tropea, Leon Pendarvis, Alan Rubin, Saturday Night Live, Dave Valentine, Cornelius Bumpus, Anthony Jackson, Mary Wilson, Hudson River Rats, Joey Ramone, Vaneese Thomas, Mario Cruz, Jens Wendelboe, Don Blackman, Oz Noy, Deena Miller, Dave Fields, Jay Prince, Chick Singer Night, The Paper Bag, Timberwolf, Yasgur’s Farm, JimPin5+2-1, Red Flannel Hash, The Zen Tricksters, Cosmic Oven!

Equipment:

    * GMS DRUMS

    * 67' Mod Orange Ludwigs 12",13" 16", 22"

    * 67' 5.5” Ludwig "400" snare

    * 87' 6.5” Ludwig Hand Hammered Bronze Snare

    * 54' 5.5” WFL Snare

    * Assorted hardware

    * Vic Firth Sticks

    * Sabian Cymbals and Hats

    * Samson Mics