Victor De Lorenzo was born on October 25, 1954. He grew up in Racine, Wisconsin and has lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, since. He has been a drummer since the age of sixteen, but an actor since the age of five. While attending the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, he auditioned for and was accepted into Theatre X in 1976, and worked with them in various roles for more than twenty years. October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 67 days remaining. ... 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Racine is a city located in Racine County, Wisconsin. ... State nickname: Badger State Other U.S. States Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Governor Jim Doyle (D) Senators Herb Kohl (D) Russ Feingold (D) Official language(s) None Area 169,790 km² (23rd)  - Land 140,787 km²  - Water 28,006 km² (17%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,453,896 (18th)  - Density... City nickname: The City of Festivals, The Genuine American City, Cream City, Brewtown/Brew City Location Location of Milwaukee in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin Government County Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Physical characteristics Area      Land      Water 251. ... State nickname: Badger State Other U.S. States Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Governor Jim Doyle (D) Senators Herb Kohl (D) Russ Feingold (D) Official language(s) None Area 169,790 km² (23rd)  - Land 140,787 km²  - Water 28,006 km² (17%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,453,896 (18th)  - Density... Theatre X is an American theatre company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ...

As a drummer, DeLorenzo paired up with bassist Brian Ritchie in 1981, as a rhythm section that they called the Violent Femmes. When singer, guitarist and songwriter Gordon Gano joined them in 1981, the name was given to the trio, and the Violent Femmes as we know them, were born. DeLorenzo's father loaned the band $10,000 to record their debut album, Violent Femmes. His signature sound is due to his minimalist drum kit. He often uses nothing more than a snare drum, a tranceaphone and steel brushes. The tranceaphone consists of a metal bushel basket inverted over a tom. He favors this style of kit because in their early days, the band often played on the streets. Brian Ritchie (21 November, 1960) is the bassist from Violent Femmes. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Gordon Gano (born on June 6, 1963 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is the lead singer and guitarist from the band Violent Femmes. ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Violent Femmes From left to right. ... The Violent Femmes released their debut, self-titled album in 1982. ... The snare drum or side drum is a tubular drum made of wood or metal with skins, or heads, stretched over the top and bottom openings. ... This article is about the drum stick, a musical tool. ... A tom-tom (not to be confused with a tamtam) is a cylindrical drum with no snare. ...

DeLorenzo continued to act with Theatre X, and record and tour with the Femmes until 1993, when he left to devote more of his time to acting and to recording his own music. He was replaced in the Femmes by legendary Milwaukee drummer Guy Hoffman (Haskels, Oil Tasters, BoDeans). In 1996 he opened a recording studio called Joe's Real Recording. He has released three solo records since 1990. in addition to recording his own music, he has played with several side projects, including Ash Can School. In 2000, he teamed up with Ritchie to put together a Femmes compilation, and subsequently rejoined the band. A concert comprises a performance, usually involving some degree of formality, and particularly a performance featuring music. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... For the Temptations album, see 1990 (Temptations album) MCMXC redirects here; for the Enigma album, see MCMXC a. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

DeLorenzo's biggest influences are the painter Marcel Duchamp, and his father, from whom he acquired his talent for listening. A USPS stamp depicting visitors to the Armory Show viewing Marcel Duchamp (July 28, 1887 – October 2, 1968) was a French/American artist whose work and ideas had considerable influence on the development of post-World War II Western art, and his advice to modern art collectors helped shape...

Discography

• Peter Corey Sent Me (1990)
• Pancake Day (1996)
• The Blessed Faustina (1999)

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External links

• Victor DeLorenzo's website