From the time he was just a toddler banging on pots and pans with plastic serving spoons, it was obvious Jake Gammon possessed an unquenchable passion for music. By the age of six, he was banging on a junior drum kit in the spare bedroom turned studio of his parents home. Taking his early influence from the CD collection his father had, Jake would spend hours playing along with CD's from Classic Rock legends like The Eagles, Bob Seger, and a host of Arena Rock icons as well as everything from Motown to Bakersfield. Jake's musical focus only intensified when he saw Chad Cromwell playing behind Peter Frampton on the "Frampton Live in Detroit" DVD. Upon meeting Chad backstage after a Frampton show, later that same year it was clear that music as a career was the only option for Jake.

While still just a teenager, Jake began to make frequent trips to Nashville from his Lexington, KY home to network within the Nashville scene in anticipation of the move to Music City. While in High School, Jake was given the privilege to study with a pair of the industry's best drum clinicians Rich Redmond www.richredmond.com ( Jason Aldean) and Jim Riley www.jimrileymusic.com (Rascal Flatts). Learning at an early age the business side of music, Jake has been a player for hire since the age of fourteen. His high school years were spent drumming for Lexington based bands like Big River (classic country cover band), Station 313 (Check out the EP Escape the Madness at CD Baby or iTunes, drums and exec producing credit at age 15.), The Moonlighters (an R&B original/cover band), and Funk Seminary (a Motown/80's pop/dance band). Jake would spend summers touring and when home, hustle recording sessions at local studios.

Although only in his mid teens Jake had developed a reputation in Central KY as not only a very good percussionist, but always being prepared and professional. Although drums have always paid the bills, Jake is also a very gifted bassist and plays some guitar as well. In October 2009, Jake made the long anticipated move to Nashville to continue his career in music. His play continues to reflect that of his influences that now range from Stewart Copeland, Keith Carlock, Rich Redmond, and of course Chad Cromwell just to mention a few. Jake believes that if you pay attention to any player, you can find something to compliment your own skill.

Jake recently completed an 11 city tour of Japan as the drummer for "Far from Idol", a group comprised of 8 former American Idol contestants. Jake is currently working with the following artists:

Colour of London (featuring American idol finalist Jimmie Allen)
www.facebook.com/colouroflondon

Nathan Farrow (Country Singer/Songwriter)
www.nathanfarrow.com

Josh LaCount (Nashville based Singer/Songwriter)
www.joshlacount.com

Anthony Snape (Australian Artist currently based in Nashville)
www.anthonysnape.com

Joshua Adams (Up and coming Rock artist)
www.joshuaadamsmusic.com

Far From idol (International Touring show comprised of former American Idol cast members.  It is a product of Dallas based Executive Music Group)
www.executivemusic.com

When he is not out on the road you can see Jake perform live on Lower Broad in Nashville with The Other Side.  Check the "On Tour" link for dates and times.