BORN IN: Salinas, California, USA
LIVES IN: Seoul, Korea
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: My Dad, Rufus Coffey (a bass player) was my biggest musical influence, along with my teachers including: Tom Knight, Creig Harber, Jeff Sipe, Ray Luzier. My favorite drummer is Carter Beauford. I was also influenced by legendary drummers including: Vinnie Colaiuta, Dennis Chambers, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, JoJo Mayer, Billy Cobham, Steve Smith, and Chad Smith.
FAVOURITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON: Eluvia, “No Ordinary Love
FAVOURITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON: Dave Matthews Band: Under the Table and Dreaming
CAREER HIGHLIGHT: Playing the Blue Note in Beijing with Zhang Ling
FAVOURITE SABIAN CYMBAL: 17” HHX Legacy Crash