Omar Hakim

Quick Facts

Full Name	Omar Hakim
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Feb 12, 1959(1959-02-12)
Age	65
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Horoscope	Aquarius

Omar Hakim Biography

Omar Hakim is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on February 12, 1959 in New York, United States. Jazz drummer, known for his work with musicians such like Jazz drummer known for working with such artists as Mariah Carey, Weather Report and Daft Punk. His first solo album “Rhythm Deep” received a Grammy nomination in 1990., Weather Report and Daft Punk. His debut solo album “Rhythm Deep” received a Grammy nomination in the year 1990.

His performances have included pop musician and singer He has performed with pop singer/songwriter Carly Simon..

Omar Hakim (born February 12, 1959) is an American jazz, jazz fusion and pop music drummer, producer, arranger and composer. He has worked with Weather Report, David Bowie, Sting, Madonna, Dire Straits, Journey, Kate Bush, George Benson, Miles Davis, Daft Punk, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion.

“By this time, Hakim was teaching himself to program drum machines, which put him in even greater demand as a pop, rock, and R&B session musician, and landed him work with Madonna.” He kept working in jazz fusion, playing with Roy Ayers, George Benson, Miles Davis, Lee Ritenour, Joe Sample, David Sanborn, and John Scofield across the 1980s and 1990s. His debut album as leader, Rhythm Deep, was released in 1989, also featured his singing, and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

He was the son of Hasan Hakim, also known as Alphonso King was a trombonist who played with legendary musicians such like His father Hasan Hakim, also known as Alphonso King, was a trombonist who performed alongside such legendary musicians as Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong., Louis Armstrong, Count Basie as well as Louis Armstrong.

Omar Hakim Net Worth

Omar Hakim is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Omar Hakim 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a professional drummer at the age of ten when he joined the band of his father, Hasan and the Nomads. He was a student at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts.

The drummer is He was Sting‘s first drummer when he left the Police and went solo in 1984. He recorded two albums with Sting and was featured in Sting’s rockumentary Bring on the Night.’s initial drummer before he left the Police and went on his own in 1984. Two albums were recorded together with He was Sting‘s first drummer when he left the Police and went solo in 1984. He recorded two albums with Sting and was featured in Sting’s rockumentary Bring on the Night. and was in the rockumentary He was Sting‘s first drummer when he left the Police and went solo in 1984. He recorded two albums with Sting and was featured in Sting’s rockumentary Bring on the Night.’s Bring on the Night.

Hakim was born in New York City on February 12, 1959. His father, Hasaan Hakim, was a trombonist. Omar started playing the drums at the age of five, and first performed in his father’s band four or five years later.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Omar Hakim Dating?

According to our records, Omar Hakim married to Rachel Z. As of December 1, 2023, Omar Hakim’s is not dating anyone.

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Hakim was featured on the cover of Modern Drummer Magazine in 2014, and was on the cover of DrumHead Magazine in 2017.

Facts & Trivia

Omar Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Omar Hakim celebrates birthday on February 12 of every year.

Hakim became the Chairman of the Percussion Department of Berklee College of Music in 2017, replacing the previous Department Chair, John Ramsey.

Top Facts about Omar Hakim

1. Omar Hakim is a Grammy-winning drummer and composer.
2. He has worked with artists like Madonna, David Bowie, and Daft Punk.
3. Hakim was born in New York City in 1959.
4. He started playing drums at the age of five.
5. In addition to drums, he also plays keyboards and bass guitar.
6. Hakim has released several solo albums throughout his career.
7. He is known for his unique blend of jazz, funk, and rock styles.
8. Hakim has been named one of the top drummers in the world by Modern Drummer magazine multiple times.
9. He has also been a member of bands like Weather Report and Journey.
10. Hakim continues to be an influential figure in the music industry today.

Where is Omar Hakim now?

Hakim became the Chairman of the Percussion Department of Berklee College of Music in 2017, replacing the previous Department Chair, John Ramsey.

Who has Omar Hakim played for?

From ’91 Omar’s career continued to sky-rocket with some of his biggest tours and records: a Madonna world tour, two records with Jennifer Lopez, a record with Anita Baker, another with Mariah Carey, Sting, Jewel, Celine Dion, Bruce Springsteen and on and on and on… Omar’s current projects include The Trio of OZ (a …

What drums does Omar Hakim use?

Roland TD-30K V-Pro Series Electronic Drum Kit As mentioned on Hakim’s official website. “15 years later I still use the V-Drums regularly in my live and studio work.

How old is Omar Hakim?

63 years (February 12, 1959)

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