Biography for Timmy Hutson

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Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Tim Hutson is a world-renowned drummer and music instructor whose dynamic talent and versatility have made him one of the most in-demand musicians of his generation. From early childhood, Tim displayed an innate rhythmic ability, crafting his first drum set from ice cream buckets at the age of eight. By high school, he had formed his own band, performing throughout the Philadelphia area.

Tim’s professional career launched at just 14 years old when he hit the road with The Delfonics. The day after his high school graduation, he embarked on a life-changing tour to Japan with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, playing to standing-room-only crowds for two weeks. Since then, Tim has performed and toured with an impressive roster of legendary artists, including:

• John Legend

• Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes

• Maysa Leak (formerly of Incognito)

• Grammy Award-winner Regina Belle

• Billy Paul

• Jeff Majors

• Gato Barbieri

• Ronnie Laws

• Myles Jaye

• CeCe Peniston

• Kindred the Family Soul

• The Stylistics

• Ray, Goodman & Brown

• The Manhattans

• Joey Sommerville

• Marion Meadows

• The Delfonics

• Simone (daughter of Nina Simone)

• Brian Simpson

• Oli Silk

• Euge Groove

• Alex Bugnon

• Tom Braxton

• Jeff Bradshaw

• Jackiem Joyner

• Jaguar Wright

• Steve Cole

• Bobby Lyle

In addition to his touring career, Tim has an extensive recording background, working with major artists and producers, including Philadelphia International Records. His recording credits include:

• Lou Rawls – One in a Million, I Love My Wife, Smell the Rose

• Jeff Majors – Sacred

• Maysa Leak – Live at The Birchmere

• Pure Soul – The Woman That I Am

• Billy Paul

• Jamie Knight – Spotlight

• Jamaladeen Tacuma-Coltrane – Configurations Live

• Will Brock – 1 2 Eye

• Netflix’s Luke Cage (Season 2, Episode 4)

Now stepping into his own spotlight as a recording artist, Tim has made waves on the Billboard charts, including the Top 20 with his hit single “Mind Over Matter” featuring Lori Williams, which peaked at #33 on the Billboard charts for 2024. Currently, he continues to perform with Maysa Leak and renowned bassist Gerald Veasley while also working on new music.