Julian Dorio
Julian Dorio | |
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| Born | November 26, 1981 United States |
| Occupation(s) | Percussionist, drummer |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Founding member and drummer of The Whigs |
Julian Dorio (born November 26, 1981) is an American percussionist and one of the original members of the rock group The Whigs.
Biography
Starting his drumming journey at the age of six, Dorio played in the family ensemble Flying Dorios, which featured his father and brother, Michael Dorio of Trances Arc. He completed his education at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta and later graduated from the University of Georgia. Presently, he is based in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 2006, The Whigs secured a contract with ATO Records, a label owned by Dave Matthews. Dorio’s work has appeared in publications such as Drum Magazine and Modern Drummer. The band made television appearances on Late Show with David Letterman (January 28, 2008) and Late Night with Conan O'Brien (February 20, 2008).
Career
Dorio, as the drummer and founding member of The Whigs, a garage rock band originating from Athens, Georgia, earned Esquire magazine’s 2007 Esky Award for "Best Drummer."
In the autumn of 2015, he joined Eagles of Death Metal for a short tour and was performing at the Bataclan theatre during the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris; all members of the band survived the incident.