Carter Beauford grew up in a household full of music. His love for the drums started when he was just three years old. From the moment Carter laid eyes and ears on Buddy Rich, he was enthralled and fascinated with Buddy and drumming. Carter’s major influences were Tony Williams, Papa Joe Jones, and still of course, Buddy Rich. Carter has played with many different artists with various musical styles such as Carlos Santana, John Popper, Victor Wooten, and more. As of 2025, Carter has released eight studio albums and countless live albums with The Dave Matthews Band, of which is he a founding member.
