Ernest Carter (drummer)
Ernest Carter (born September 7, 1952) is an American drummer. He has toured and recorded with, among others, Bruce Springsteen, David Sancious, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes and Paul Butterfield. During his time with Springsteen, he played the drums on the song "Born to Run".
Ernest Carter | |
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| Birth name | Ernest Carter |
| Also known as | Boom Carter |
| Born | September 7, 1952 Asbury Park, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Origin | Asbury Park, New Jersey |
| Genres | Rock, jazz fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, guitar, keyboards |
| Formerly of | E Street Band, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes |
Carter was able to play all forms of rock, rhythm and blues, soul, and jazz. He was formally trained and blends a variety of styles into his drumming. His successor as the E Street Band's drummer, Max Weinberg, said that Carter devised a jazz fusion part for "Born to Run" that he could never reproduce in concert, and that he eventually stopped trying. Although best known as a drummer, Carter is also a guitarist, keyboardist, and vocalist. In 2001, he released a solo album, Temple of Boom, on which he sings and plays all the instruments.