Omar Hakim
Omar Hakim was born in New York City, New York, United States on February 12th, 1959 and is the Drummer. At the age of 65, Omar Hakim biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Career
Hakim first became well-known for supporting Carly Simon in 1980 and 1982, and then joined Weather Report in 1982. He appeared on David Bowie's 1983 album Let's Dance, as well as the 1984 sequel, Tonight. Hakim was described by Bowie as "a fascinating drummer with impeccable timing" and "always fresh in his approach."
Hakim joined Dire Straits as a drummer on their fifth album Brothers in Arms in the mid-1980s. Since the majority of the album tracks had been recorded, Hakim temporarily substituted the band's then-permanent drummer Terry Williams when his appearance was considered to be unsuitable for the band's desired sound. In two days, Hakim re-recorded all of the drum tracks on the album before leaving for other commitments. Both Hakim and Williams are included on the album. Hakim was also a member of Sting's album The Dream of the Blue Turtles.
"Hakim was teaching himself to program drum machines, putting him in even greater demand as a pop, rock, and R&B session musician, and landed him with Madonna." He continued to work in jazz fusion, including Roy Ayers, George Benson, Miles Davis, Lee Ritenour, Joe Sample, David Sanborn, and John Scofield throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Rhythm Deep, his first album as leader, was released in 1989, also featured his singing, and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Hakim delved deeper into electronic drums, giving him more opportunities as a session musician: he worked with pop stars Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and Jewel in the 1990s. By the mid-1990s, his jazz career had slowed. In 2000, The Groovesmith's second album as leader was released.
After Castronovo was arrested in Salem, Oregon, for domestic violence, Journey revealed on June 18, 2015, that Hakim would replace longtime drummer Deen Castronovo on their North American tour.
Hakim appeared on the front page of Modern Drummer in 2014 and was on the front page of DrumHead in 2017.
In 2017, Hakim became the Chairman of Berklee College of Music's Percussion Department, replacing John Ramsey, the previous Department Chair.
On September 3rd, 2022, Omar appeared on set with Nile Rodgers, Josh Chaney, Gaz Combes, Geddy Lee, Geddy Lee, and The Foo Fighters, along with Rush, Josh McCartney, Chris Chaney, Chris Chaney, Chris Chaney, Geddy Lee, and The Foo Fighters.