Barry Casson csc – Drum Instructor, Resume.
Barry Casson started playing drums at age 16 and has
played with numerous local bands, both big and small.
His range of styles includes: Rock, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues
as well as Latin and big band.
For 13 months, Barry toured England and parts of Europe
providing the solid beat behind such legendary rockers as
Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley and The Drifters, along with other
touring Motown artists.
Well known Victoria raised musician, David Foster was part
of this touring band and remains close friends with Barry today.
As a result of his early contribution to the Victoria music scene,
he has been inducted twice into Victoria’s Rock n Roll
Hall of Fame.
For 12 years, Barry provided the solid beat behind
well known 50’s and 60’ rock n roll group, Rukus and teaches
modern drumming at Tempo-trend Music in Victoria.
He can often be seen playing at Victoria’s Blues Jam, every
Sunday afternoon at The Hideaway Restaurant in
The Tally Ho Hotel on Douglas st.
