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"Having a great drummer like Steve is essential in today's music scene for any genre."
"Steve makes everything fit. That’s his whole philosophy about playing: doing what’s necessary to make the finished track sound great."
- Brian Sylvester
Veteran Guitarist, Baltimore, MD
- Dave Ransom
Musician, Rock Hall, SC
WHY IS STEVE PAREZO A TOP STUDIO DRUMMER?
"Steve makes everything fit. That’s his whole philosophy
about playing: doing what’s necessary to make the finished track sound great. Steve has the talent and experience to
do that and contribute to a successful session. He's very much like the Motown studio musicians from the 1960's."
- Dave Ransom, Musician, Rock Hall, SC
WHY DID YOU CALL STEVE TO PLAY DRUMS ON YOUR PROJECT?
"Steve's an outstanding, hard-hitting drummer. With the bass and drums you have to have the bottom end to give the guitarist room to venture off. Having a great drummer like Steve is essential in today's music scene for any genre. On the scale of importance from one to 10,
it's a 10 because the drummer keeps everybody in the groove. I would heartily recommend Steve for any type of musical project."
- Brian Sylvester, Veteran Gutarist, Baltimore, MD
"If you are a serious musician, you are serious about sound and you know that it all comes down to the sound. Steve had the sound
we were looking for. Great chops, the equipment to get whatever sound we needed, the skill and touch to give us the subtle light
embellishments that made the music artful along with thunder and lightning when called for. Steve played in my project for two years
and I always felt he was the backbone that held everything together. Always there, always in the groove, always with the right touch,
impeccable timing and always dependable, I will call on Steve again in a minute when the need arises."
- Dallas Pryor, Guitarist, Tampa, FL
"I’d rather play with a solid, consistent, tasteful player like Steve because he lays down the drum parts just where they need to be,
then the bass player can put their parts on top of yours, followed by the keyboard/rhythm guitar. After that, the prima donna lead guitar and
vocalist can hog the spotlight (just kidding)."
- Dave Ransom, Musician, Rock Hall, SC
DID STEVE DELIVER THAT SIGNATURE DRUM SOUND FOR YOUR PROJECT?
"For my tracks, I wanted an elite, precise drummer and that's I got with Steve.
"I'd hire him again—anytime, anywhere. We're already planning future projects."
- Brian Sylvester, Veteran Gutarist, Baltimore, MD
OTHER COMMENTS ABOUT STEVE:
"You are the heartbeat that keeps the Temps' Groove moving in the right direction, thank you for your drums my friend.
We appreciate all that you do. The Beat Goes On..."
- David Smooth, David Smooth's #1 Temptations/Motown Review, Baltimore, MD
"Your drumming is exceptional. I admire your technique. Good job all around mate."
- Bobby "Mr. Piano" Morris, Baltimore, MD
"Steve is an energetic and exciting musician who is always on the mark. He is knowledgeable with different styles."
- Stanley Rouse, Multi-Instrumentalist (sax, clarinet, flute, harmonica), Pikesville, MD
"Steve and I have been the rhythm section with the classic rock band Cruise and also the rock and roll sounds of
Gene Vincentt and the Cadillac Cruisers with the Roadhouse Horns. We have played countless gigs over the last decade.
He is always in the pocket and can be counted on for his professional approach and consistency in percussion."
- Keith Zumbrun, Bassist, Glen Arm, MD
"Percussionist Steve Parezo is always prepared. By rehearsal time, he always knows the songs and lays them down with a solid backbeat.
Steve is well-trained and has used this training while backing national acts. And he's dependable.
Count on him to be there and on time."
- Gene Vincentt, Rock and Roll Impressario, Essex, MD
"Steve is a talented musician, one of the best drummers you could ever use.
He keeps a solid beat, has perfect timing and you couldn't ask for anything better."
- Doug Lester, Guitarist-Vocalist, Baltimore, MD