Sue Hadjopoulos

Background

Hadjopoulos, Sue was born on June 26, 1953 in New York City. Daughter of George and Theresa Hadjopoulos.

Education

Bachelor in Anthropology magna cum laude, Columbia University, 1975; student, Mannes College Music.

Career

Professional percussionist, since 1970; founding member 14 piece female salsa band, Latin Fever, touring, United States of America, Latin American appearance at Madison Square Garden and movie The Night of the Juggler, recording Top 20 album (#1 single in P.R.), Latin Fever freelance musician, performed/recorded with Teena Marie, Hazel Scott, Lonette McKee, Laura Nyro, Mick Jones, Michael Monroe, Laurie Anderson, Paul Sha, ffer featured percussionist regional theatre, Hot Grog, Virginia Stage Company toured with, Joe Jackson, worldwide, 1982-1983, 91-; played on albums Night and Day, Mike's Murder, and Joe Jackson Live 1980-1986 (Platinum Record award 1982, 83), Blaze of Glory, Laughter & Lust headlined, opening for, The Who, The Rolling Stones performed (television), Saturday Night Live performer world tour, Simple Minds, 1985-1986; played on album Once Upon a Time (Platinum award 1985-1986), Simple Minds Live in the City of Light also appearance on Saturday Night Live, live concert video, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, Night To Remember Tour performed with, Cyndi Lauper True Colors tour featured in all Cyndi Lauper videos, live concert video and special for Home Box Office, Cyndi Lauper in Paris.

Achievements

• Sue Hadjopoulos has been listed as a noteworthy Percussionist, vocalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Federation television and Radio Artists, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, NARAS, American Federation Musicians, Percussive Arts Society, Recording Musicians Association, American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

Interests

• Avocations: writing music, photography, painting.

Connections

Father:

George Hadjopoulos

Mother:

Theresa Hadjopoulos