Abraham Laboriel Jr.

Career overview

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Name: Abraham "Abe" Laboriel Jr.
Born: March 23, 1971.
Place of Birth: Lexington, Massachusetts, USA.
Profession: American session drummer, American musician.
Family: Son of Mexican bass guitarist Abraham Laboriel (jazz bass player); nephew of Mexican rocker Johnny Laboriel; brother of Mateo Laboriel (record producer, songwriter, and film composer). Mother is a classically trained singer.
Musical Career: Drummer for Paul McCartney (touring band since 2001, also backing vocalist); drummer for French singer Mylène Farmer.
Early Life: Started playing drums at age four.
Mentors: Jeff Porcaro, Chester Thompson, Bill Maxwell, and Alex Acuña (who formed the band Koinonia with his father).
Known For: Acting (listed under "Known For" in Source 1).
Known Credits: 33.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Life.
Abraham "Abe" Laboriel Jr. is an American session drummer and musician born on March 23, 1971, in Lexington, Massachusetts. He began playing the drums at the age of four. He is the son of Mexican jazz bass player Abraham Laboriel and a classically trained singer. His family includes his uncle, Mexican rocker Johnny Laboriel, and his brother, Mateo Laboriel, who is a film composer, songwriter, and record producer.
Paragraph 2: Musical Career and Mentorship.
Laboriel's musical development involved mentorship from percussionists and drummers Jeff Porcaro, Chester Thompson, Bill Maxwell, and Alex Acuña. Acuña and Maxwell were members of the band Koinonia, which was formed with his father. Laboriel is recognized as the drummer and backing vocalist for Paul McCartney's touring band, a role he has held since 2001. Additionally, he has served as the drummer for French singer Mylène Farmer.
Paragraph 3: Acting and Credits.
In addition to his work as a musician, Laboriel is noted for his acting. He has 33 known credits.
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Abraham "Abe" Laboriel Jr. is an American session drummer and musician born on March 23, 1971, in Lexington, Massachusetts. He began playing drums at age four. He is the son of Mexican jazz bass player Abraham Laboriel and a classically trained singer. His relatives include his uncle, Mexican rocker Johnny Laboriel, and his brother, Mateo Laboriel, who works as a record producer, songwriter, and film composer.

Laboriel was mentored by several percussionists and drummers, including Jeff Porcaro, Chester Thompson, Bill Maxwell, and Alex Acuña. Acuña and Maxwell were part of the band Koinonia, which was formed with his father. Laboriel is best known as the drummer and backing vocalist for Paul McCartney's touring band, a position he has held since 2001. He has also performed as the drummer for French singer Mylène Farmer.

Beyond his musical career, Laboriel is recognized for his work in acting. He has 33 known credits.
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