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Ty Dennis

Ty was handpicked to succeed Stewart Copeland in The Doors of the 21st Century, touring the globe for a decade alongside Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and Ian Astbury(The Cult). Throughout the years, he's furthered his career by collaborating with numerous esteemed artists — from multiple collaborations recording with Alex Lifeson (Rush), cutting new tracks with Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction), to working in the studio alongside producers Ken Scott (David Bowie, Supertramp, Jeff Beck) and Chris Goss (Queens of the Stone Age, Masters of Reality), and touring and recording with Booker T. Jones, Martha Davis & The Motels, and Robby Krieger's solo band. Live performance highlights include sold-out concerts in Argentina and Greece to London's Wembley Arena, national television appearances including The Carson Daly Show, The Craig Kilborn Show, MTV Japan, PBS's Front & Center, VH1 Classics, and VH1's Decades Live, to performing at the iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles celebrating 60 years of The Doors' music in 2025.

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About Ty Dennis

Ty was handpicked to succeed Stewart Copeland in The Doors of the 21st Century, touring the globe for a decade alongside Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, and Ian Astbury(The Cult). Throughout the years, he's furthered his career by collaborating with numerous esteemed artists — from multiple collaborations recording with Alex Lifeson (Rush), cutting new tracks with Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction), to working in the studio alongside producers Ken Scott (David Bowie, Supertramp, Jeff Beck) and Chris Goss (Queens of the Stone Age, Masters of Reality), and touring and recording with Booker T. Jones, Martha Davis & The Motels, and Robby Krieger's solo band. Live performance highlights include sold-out concerts in Argentina and Greece to London's Wembley Arena, national television appearances including The Carson Daly Show, The Craig Kilborn Show, MTV Japan, PBS's Front & Center, VH1 Classics, and VH1's Decades Live, to performing at the iconic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles celebrating 60 years of The Doors' music in 2025.

“Aquarian heads are a big part of my sound, and they are always perfect for every situation live or in the studio. Thanks to such great quality and consistency my drums sound incredible and stay in tune just how I need them to. Thank you Aquarian!”

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The heads behind Ty Dennis's sound.

Super Kick II Clear Aquarian product
Bass batterSuper Kick II Clear
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Regulator RSM Offset Hole Gloss Black Aquarian product
Bass resonantRegulator RSM Offset Hole Gloss Black
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Triple Threat Snare Batter Aquarian product
Snare batterTriple Threat Snare Batter
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Classic Clear Snare Resonant Aquarian product
Snare resonantClassic Clear Snare Resonant
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Response 2 Texture Coated Aquarian product
Tom batterResponse 2 Texture Coated
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Classic Clear Aquarian product
Tom resonantClassic Clear
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  1. Robby KriegerMenlo Park, CA
  2. Booker TUS Tour
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