Abe Cunningham, the powerhouse drummer of Deftones, has two sons, Sidney and Daniel, from his previous marriage to Annalynn Seal.
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Before the drumsticks, Cunningham plucked bass strings in his teens. However, it was the legendary John Bonham’s drumming in Led Zeppelin’s “Moby Dick” that ignited his percussive passion.
Sacramento’s punk scene molded his skills, introducing him to future bandmates Chino Moreno and Stephen Carpenter in the early ’90s.
Deftones carved a unique niche, blending post-grunge, metal, and shoegaze into introspective yet aggressive tunes.
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Cunningham’s innovative drumming, heard in tracks like “Change (In the House of Flies)” and “My Own Summer (Shove It),” won critical acclaim and loyal fans.
Beyond Deftones, Cunningham’s beats echoed across genres. Collaborating with A Perfect Circle, Giraffe Tongue Orchestra, and venturing into electronic realms with Oaf and Le Scruff, he showcased versatility.
Abe Cunningham, a devoted father balancing groove and family, remains influential. His beats transcend boundaries, proving he’s not just a drummer but a maestro navigating uncharted musical territories.


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