About the Artist
Didi has performed with: Coverband 2010, Plena 3 (Salsa, Plena), Ian Holmes (Gospel R&B), Samuel Hernandez, Flint Face (Alternative-Rock)
Why did Didi choose Gretsch Drums? "For the quality in the drum selection. The finest woods, each drum shell produces an amazing quality sound."
Nellyris Negron, also known as “Didi” is quite
unique. As a drummer/percussionists she has
developed a creative, versatile, style of playing.
She has participated in numerous drummer events
and contests worldwide and was recently in LP’s
2010 Coverband competition, which she won,
taking her straight to the NAMM show 2010 in
Anaheim, CA.
Didi is known to many as a phenomenal musician
because of her “great ear.” She has developed a
wide range of talents, including vocals,
percussion, drum set and plays around with the
bass guitar, saxophone, and even trombone,
which have been all self-taught. Didi Negron truly
has the natural good ear that most people would
die for. Her passion drives her unique character to
develop such great skills.
Her fierce, self-motivated personality,
demonstrates her passion for music. Since the
age of seven years old she demonstrated to all
those around her that she was not your typical
‘little girl” that wanted to play with dolls, what she
wanted for Christmas the year of 1994 a full drum
set, to quote “Rock!” Ever since she sat on that
“white-pearl drum set” no one has ever been able to get her off the drums.”
Didi has been a performing musician for over 15 years. She is today one of the most compelling
female drummers that has influenced many female and male drummers to pursue their dreams
and passions as educated professional musicians.
Didi has studied under the influence of Jazz drummer John B from California drum shop in
Bethlehem PA, Bob Kaufman, Kim Plainfield, Terri Lynne Carrington, Dave DiCenso, and Ralph
Peterson which are all excellent professors at Berklee College of Music. She has also graced the
stage with legendary musicians like Karl Perazzo, Chris Coleman, among others. Her
professional experiences are well recognized through local gigs and studio work within the PA,
NJ, NY, and MA areas. She has also helped local churches near the Bethlehem, Allentown, and
Easton areas of Pennsylvania by providing lessons to young children with interest of beginning
worship bands for churches. Didi currently considered a triple threat, a teacher, a professional
musician, and also the director of her band called 4Truth.
Her fierce drumming styles in Gospel, reggae, R&B, Latin, Latin jazz, jazz, rock, funk, pop styles
of music and rhythms have granted her the opportunity to be a student of the world renown
Berklee College School of Music in Boston Massachusetts with her major in music performance.
Currently, Didi is endorsed by Vater Drum Sticks and Sabian cymbals who the moment they
discovered her, they knew she will not just be any drummer that goes by un-noticed, for the
potential that this young musician has is truly inspiring. Recently, Gretch Drums and LP
Percussion have added her to their list of endorsed artist. Didi is a true inspiration to many, one
thing she believes is the respect for women within the music industry.
“Music is not an excuse for the noise that the world makes, music is the beat of my heart
heard through the sound of my drum”-Didi
Influences
Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Sheila E., Chris Coleman, Buddy Rich, Jojo Mayer and Teddy Campbell.
