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Lamar Little

[b]Lamar "Thunderstix" Little[/b] is an American drummer based in Los Angeles, California. He's the son of a renowned jazz trumpeter, [a=King Kolax] (1912—1991). Little is associated with several notable bands, including [a=Culprit], [a=Otep], [a=Obscene Gesture] (from 2014 to 2016), and [a=Agent Steel] (since 2023). As a prolific session and touring drummer, he has shared the stage with [a=Al Green], [a=Clarence Carter], [a=Bobby Womack], [a=Robert Plant], [a=The Pharcyde], [a=Deftones], [a=REO Speedwagon], [a=Angelo Moore] of [a=Fishbone], [a=Robby Krieger] of [a=The Doors], and [a304218], among others. Originally from Chicago, Lamar Little attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. After settling in Los Angeles, he has recorded for [l=Interscope Records] and at major studios, such as [l476830], [l306257], and [a=Billy Graziadei]'s [l=Firewater Studios]. Other notable producers he collaborated with include [a=Rich Mouser], [a=Ulrich Wild] (of [a=Slipknot] and [a=Static-X] fame), [a=Ryan Greene], and [a=Paul Fig]. In 2014, Lamar joined [a=Obscene Gesture] crossover thrash/hardcore band, appearing on their second album and the final EP. He also performed with [a=Media Solution] nu-metal band and other ensembles, such as [a=Power & Fear] and [a=Blue 88]. Over the years, Little appeared on stage at most landmark venues in Los Angeles, including [l414348], [l392535], [l589181], [l524459], and [l267182]. He also participated in various video, TV, and theatrical productions, such as [a=Justin Bieber]'s [i]Little Drummer Boy[/i] and [a=Donell Jones]' [i]Love Like This[/i] music videos, a popular television show [i]12 Corazones[/i] on [l763903], and the [l=Wilshire Ebell Theatre]'s "[i]Back on the Boards[/i]" play, featuring [a=Lakisha Jones].

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