Background
Rix, Leon Luther was born on February 11, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Son of Victor William and Marian Elizabeth (Leathermon) Rix.
Rix, Leon Luther was born on February 11, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan, United States. Son of Victor William and Marian Elizabeth (Leathermon) Rix.
Bachelor of Music, Indiana University, 1963. Postgraduate, Jordan Conservatory Music, Indianapolis, 1965.
Percussionist, associate timpanist Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, 1965-1967. Percussionist The Winter Consort, New York City, 1968, Doc Severensen, New York City, 1970. Drummer Bette Midler, 1971-1972, Manhattan Transfer, New York City, 1974-1975, Mary Travers, New York City, 1975-1976, Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue, on tour, 1975-1976, Leonard Cohen European Tour with Laura Brannigan, 1976, Peter, Paul and Mary, New York City, 1978.
Freelance recording percussionist, drummer, since 1970. Drummer Rosenshontz, 1986-1991, Richard Reiter Swing Band, New York City, since 1987. Percussionist, drummer Crossing Point, since 1990.
Drummer Gary Wofsey Jazz Orchestra, since 1998, Ted Blumenthal's Adventures in Jazz Orchestra, since 1998. Drummer, lead vocalist Mint Condition Blues Band, since 1998. Drummer, leader, lead vocalist Generation, since 1999.
Board of directors Association for Sensible Zoning, Valley Cottage, New York, since 1985. Served as private United States National Guard. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, American Federation television and Radio Artists, Broadcast Music, Inc., American Federation Musicians.
Married Ellen Garrett, May 14, 1973. 1 child, Jonathon.
