Welcome to Drummer Sean O’Rourke
Sean’s Professional drumming career started at the young age of 19 where He became a first call recording studio/live drummer working in the live scene 7 nights a week and recording during the day in the many recording studio in Atlanta. He earned the nickname “Only 1 take” for his innate ability to achieve a great drum track on his first pass. Sean has drummed on Grammy nominated master sessions, as well as receiving 8 Modern Drummer reviews. He is featured in a book of the top drummers in the world, both past and present, called “Sticks and Skins“. This book is included in The Smithsonian Library, The Grammy Museum Archives, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library and Archives, The Country Music Hall of Fame Archives.
He has worked with world renowned Producers, Songwriters and Engineers where He learned, not only how to create great drum tracks, but to engineer and mix as well. Click the “Clients” tab to see a list of some of the Greats He has been fortunate worked for.
Sean’s Television Appearances include: The Tonight Show, Martha Stuart, The View, AOL Sessions, Good Morning America, CMT Summer Fest, CMT Fan Fair, AMA’s, CMA’s, ACM’s, Grand Old Opry Live, Star Search, and Sugarland’s #1 video Settlin’.
Sean’s drumming can be heard on Music for Film and Television shows such as: Chasing Classic Cars (Motor Trend), Space Ghost, Ed Edd and Eddie, Courage the Cowardly Dog (Cartoon Network), American Hot Rod (Discovery), NASCAR, NBA, CNN, TBS, Turner South, Turner Classic Movies, Live Free or Die (Natl GEO), Epic Car Builds (Discovery), Love and Hip Hop (VH1), Epic Ink (A&E), Vacation Rental Potentials (A&E), Marriage Bootcamp Reality Stars (Woman’s Ent), Psychic Matchmaker (TLC), Haunting Of (Lifetime), Bar Masters (Paramount network), CTC (Russian Television), LAP (Latin pay TV) and National Geographic Explorer.
Sean has toured both Nationally and Internationally with Artists such as : William Bell, Sugarland, Mother’s Finest, Derek Trucks, The Aquariums Rescue Unit, Oteil and The Peacemakers, Leo Nocentelli and many more.
The menu above highlights the many facets of Sean’s career. Feel free to explore the site to learn more about Sean and his accomplishments.
Sean is currently outsources Master quality drum tracks Internationally from his recording studio O’Rourke Audio. For rates and information feel free to send an email. only1take@gmail.com