Former Pro Drummer, Music Instructor, Major Label Marketing Executive

Peter Clemente I *****@*****************.*** I 760-***-**** 1

Peter Clemente II

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Mobile: 760-***-****

Professional Summary

Lifelong musician, music fan, and vintage guitar collector with corporate music industry background and a deep appreciation for the power of music to positively impact people’s lives. Extensive experience in performing, touring, recording, and instruction. Background includes 15 years performing with various east coast bands, national and international tours with major artists, and extensive recording experience. Drum and percussion instruction experience, product expertise, and extensive knowledge of guitars. Music Education

• High School Band 4 years

• High School Orchestra 4 years

• College Band 4 year

Private Instruction

• Bernard Purdie (The Beatles, Aretha Franklin)

• Jonathan Mover (Alice Cooper, Aretha Franklin)

• Rod Morgenstein (Winger, Dixie Dregs, Steve Morse Band)

• Michael Schrieve (Santana)

• Sandy Gennaro (Cindi Lauper, Pat Travers, Blackjack)

• Bobby Chouinard (Billy Squire)

Albums

• Michael Monroe Album (Hanoi Rocks), (Listen: Nights Are So Long), Yahoo! Records, 1984

• Diving For Pearls Album, (Listen: Diving For Pearls), Epic Records, 1989 Touring Experience

• Elliot Easton (The Cars) US Tour; performances, writing and recording (1985-1988)

• Jean Beauvoir (Eurythmics Tour) US, Germany and Scandinavian Tour (1986)

• Michael Monroe (Hanoi Rocks), live shows (1983)

• Diving For Pearls (Epic Records), US Tour (1988-1989)

• The Mundanes (RCA Records), Toured east coast consistently (1982-1983)

• Mick Ronson (David Bowie), Various live performances, writing and recording projects (1983-1988)

• 15 years performing in various NYC-based rock bands performing in bars, clubs, and concert venues throughout the east coast

TV & Radio Performances

• Formula Eins – Jean Beauvoir (Germany) Live Music TV Show

• MTV – Various Videos (Diving For Pearls, Glen Burtnick, Michael Monroe, Urgent) (Watch: DFP)

• maniaTV – Live performance with Moby & Dave Navarro (Listen: Moby, Dave, Peter)

• Westwood One Radio – Diving For Pearls Live Concert (Listen: DFP Live)

• Westwood One Radio – Elliot Easton Live Concert (Listen: Elliot Easton Live)

• MTV After Hours – Diving For Pearls Live Performance Past Equipment Endorsements

• SONOR Drums

• Zildjian Cymbals

• Hot Sticks Drumsticks

Peter Clemente I *****@*****************.*** I 760-***-**** 2 Industry Experience

Senior Vice President, Sony Corp of America 2001-2003

• Responsibilities included developing and managing direct sales and direct marketing strategies across Sony Music and Sony Pictures.

• Worked closely with artists to develop new products & service offerings including Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce’, Bob Dylan, Pearl Jam, Nas, The Offspring, and others.

• Created new sources of revenue/launched new businesses for the Sony record labels including Columbia Records, Columbia Nashville, Epic Records, Legacy Recordings, and Sony Classical.

• Marketed and promoted dozens of album releases for artists including Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys, Shakira, Mariah Carey, George Michael, John Legend, Celine Dion, Tony Bennett, etc. Vice President, Sony Music Entertainment 1999-2001

• Built the company’s first customer database comprised of millions of music fans through special promotions online, in CD inserts and via radio ads

• Launched the company’s first direct sales business offering CDs, artist merchandise, subscription fan clubs and collectible sets

• Managed and grew online sales business to over $70 million in annual sales for the company in less than 3 years.

• Marketed and promoted dozens of album releases for artists including The Offspring, Bruce Springsteen, Nas, Beyonce’, Dixie Chicks, Celine Dion, Bob Dylan, etc. Publicity Associate, A&M Records

• Worked closely with artists and artist management to promote new artists and new releases across radio, music retail, music and entertainment publications, TV, etc. Artists included The Police, The Go- Gos, Peter Frampton, Styxx, Joe Jackson, REM, Bryan Adams, Billy Squire, Herb Alpert, etc. Freelance Writer

• Authored numerous drum and drumming equipment product reviews for International Musician, Guitar Player, and SPIN Magazine.

• Author, State of The Net: The New Frontier (McGraw-Hill, 1996) Teaching Experience

• Taught drum instruction to beginners and intermediate players (private and group lessons) while attending John S. Burke High School in NY (4 yrs) and Fordham University in NY (3 yrs)

• 10+ years giving private lessons to beginners, intermediate and working drummers in the NYC area throughout my professional career

• Conducted drum clinics in tri-state area sponsored by Sonor Drums, Sam Ash NY, and Hot Sticks Skills

• Former pro drummer: 20+ years touring, performance and recording experience

• Broad/deep drum and percussion product knowledge (worked with Sonor to design custom kits)

• Guitarist: performing and recording; vintage and classic guitar collector (20+ guitars)

• Extensive artist relations experience (Sony Music)

• Extensive ecommerce and direct marketing experience (Sony Music)

• International public speaking and presentation experience

• Extensive marketing, product development and licensing experience in the music industry References provided upon request

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