Joey Jimenez

“Unofficially I’ve been tapping out beats since I was born,” says drummer and founder of JMZ Clothing Joey Jimenez. “At 9 months old my mom claims it was love at first sight.” Powerful, fluid and ROCKN’. If you have ever seen one of Joey’s music videos or live shows , you understand that he is the heart and soul of his unit. Commanding the stage, Joey brings his musical knowledge and life experiences with sheer energy and no holding back. A highly respected drummer in the Latin/Regional Mexican music arena who was encouraged by his mother and inspired by his father, began his musical journey at the early age of 2 discovering his love and passion for drums. “I never had what most would consider a normal childhood,” explains Joey. “That’s because I was born with the gift of rhythm…Playing drums is not what I do, It’s who I am.” J. Jimenez A small town boy at heart, Joey Jimenez was born and raised in Seguin, TX who grew up idolizing drummer legends Tommy Lee, Neil Peart and Dave Weckel to name a few. At age 5 Joey began playing drums professionally and by age 9 was performing, recording and touring with Grammy winning artists Selena and Chris Perez. In his 27 year professional drumming career, Joey Jimenez has learned to become prepared for every possible event. Joey has played in historical surroundings in Latin America, such as Palacios de los Deportes, Auditorio National, Foro Sol and Arena De Monterrey in addition to a variety of stadiums and arenas throughout South and Central America. Massive venues in the USA include the Staple Center and AT&T Center. Along his travels, Joey has played with Xelencia (6 years), Mitico (4 years), Grupo Metal (4 years), A.B Quintanilla III y Los Kumbia Kings/All-Starz (7 years) while also working with Chako, Vanilla Ice and other renown artists. Today Joey enjoys a successful career with Latin Grammy Award winners SIGGNO in which he has been touring and recording with since 2011 throughout the US and Mexico. It is obvious the lineup became what it is today because musically, SIGGNO’s chemistry is as powerful as it is natural. “There’s an energy and trust that we have together that comes through in our music…we are family.” says Jimenez. High energy and definitely deep-rooted in all types of rock n roll, Jimenez has never shied away from any sound or genre and always takes an energetic approach on and off the stage. Because of his unique style, off the stage Joey is following his dream of establishing JMZ (pronounced JAMS and containing 3 major components of his last name), his clothing and accessories line for men, women and children based on his life of drumming, tattoos and the beautiful people who rock them both. “I AM JMZ” Joey Jimenez BANDS: --------- Various Local Bands [1990 - 1993] Selena [1993 Fill in Drummer for Suzie Q.] Xelencia [1994 - 1999] Mitico [1999 - 2002] Grupo Metal [2002 - 2005] A.B. Quintanilla III y Los Kumbia Kings/All-Starz [2005 - Present] ALBUMS: ----------- Xelencia "Un Angel No Debe Llorar" [1994] Xelencia "Puro Oro" [1995] Xelencia "Serching For Xelence" [1996] Xelencia "Por La Xelencia" [1998] Mitico "Tu Yo" [2000] Mitico "Velocidad" [2002] A.B. Quintanilla III y Los Kumbia All-Starz "Ayer Fue Kumbia Kings Hoy es Kumbia All-Starz" [2006] A.B. Quintanilla III y Los Kumbia All-Starz "Planeta Kumbia" [2008] Stefani Montiel "Divina" [2009] A.B. Quintanilla's All-Starz "La Vida De Un Genio" [2010] PERFORMANCES: --------------------- Grupo Pesado In concert Selena In concert La Mafia In Concert Vanilla Ice In Concert Chris Perez Band In Concert DJ Kane In Concert A.B. Quintanilla III y Los Kumbia Kings/All-Starz Premios Oye Premios Juventud Billboard Latino Awards Premio Lo Nuestro Premios A La Radio Latin Grammys Alma Awards Texas Music Awards Tejano Music Awards In concert Professional Touring/Recording Drummer-CEO/FOUNDER of JMZ Clothing-Small Town Boy...PLAYING DRUMS IS NOT WHAT I DO,ITS WHO I AM...