Louisville Leopard Percussionists
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Louisville Leopard Percussionists is a nationally acclaimed music group for children regardless of skill level originating from Louisville, Kentucky.[1] The group is a performing ensemble directed by Diane Downs of over 60 musicians ages 7–14, who attend different schools in and around Louisville, Kentucky.[2] Since 1993, the Leopards have served over 450 kids in their programs.[3] They are mostly known for covering rock and roll songs, first covering Ozzy Osbourne and Led Zeppelin.[4] They were featured in a documentary in 2008 which was broadcast on HBO's The Leopards Take Manhattan: The Little Band That Roared.[5]
Notable members[edit]
- Hannah Welton – Drummer for 3rdeyegirl and for Prince-(band)
- Dani Markham - tour percussionist for Tune Yards and Childish Gambino
References[edit]
- ^ Pucket, Jeffrey Lee (March 11, 2015). "Hannah Welton (and Prince) rock Louisville". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
- ^ "Louisville Leopard Percussionists". Louisville Leopard Percussionists. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
- ^ "Louisville Leopard Percussionists celebrate 20 years of music directed by Diane Downs". WDRB.com. March 16, 2013. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
- ^ "Du Ozzy Osbourne Joue Une Classe D'Enfants". Musiquemag.com. Retrieved August 11, 2015.
- ^ "The Leopards Take Manhattan: The Little Band That Roared". HBO. Retrieved August 11, 2015.