Vinnie Colaiuta

Vinnie Colaiuta

Vincent Colaiuta (born February 5, 1956) is an American drummer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Republic, Pennsylvania, he began playing drums as a child and received his first full drum kit from his parents at the age of 14. He is notable for his technical skill and his musical versatility, having played with many artists from a wide variety of genres; to quote Sting's introduction, with whom he has had a long association, "...and in the opinion of many, the best drummer in the world, Vinnie Colaiuta".