Lucas Chao
Lucas
Chao
Lucas
Chao
Founder of Flash Beats Bone
Current member of CJ’S Band – drummer, musician
International famous brand “GRETSCH” “SABIAN” “VATER””REMO” spokesperson
2003, Received bachelor degree in Percussion & Modern music from London Drum Tech and London Middlesex University, Major in percussion and modern music performance.
In both 2005 & 2006, won the best London Drum-Tech “best ensemble player” and the “most promising student” award respectively.
In 2007, received the “Best Progress“ scholarship award from London Middlesex University .
2010, returned to China, started a new music process in Beijing.
BORN IN: Hohhot,Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PR China
LIVES IN: Beijing, PR China
DRUMMING SINCE: the age of two
BIGGEST INFLUENCE: Tony Williams / Steve Gadd / Chris Dave / Brian Blade / Quest Love / Elvin Johns / Max Roach
FAVOURITE ALBUM YOU DIDN’T PLAY ON: <love supreme>
FAVOURITE ALBUM YOU PLAYED ON: <flash beats bone> – 1st album
CAREER HIGHLIGHT:
2010,co-founded the band “The KnutZ” with soul singer TIA Ray
2011, co-founded the jazz fusion band “pure elementz” with American pianist, keyboard player Jewell Fortunberry .
In 2012, founded the Gospel band “soul tone” with African Gospel soul singer and keyboard player Emmanuel.
In 2013, together with American musician, pianist, keyboard player, rapper and “Jewell Fortunberry .” (j-dub), created the fusion hip-hop team j-crew
In 2014, with American producer and guitarist “soul speak”, founded the electronic fusion band “Flash Beats Bones”
In November 2015, released the rhythm electronic fusion album “Flash Beats Bone”.
At the end of 2017, the brand of “Flash Beats Bone” produced the second album, “Jazz Roller”.
FAVOURITE SABIAN CYMBAL: HH 22″ Pandora, 18″ Sickhats, HHX Legacy series, Big & Ugly series