When Mr. Lastie settled behind
the drums, the excitement rose,
as well as the humor, swing and
fullness of sound.
Ben Ratliff, The New York Times
When Mr. Lastie settled behind the drums, the excitement rose, as well as the humor, swing and fullness of sound.
Ben Ratliff, The New York Times
Since receiving his first drum kit at age of eight, Joe Lastie was destined to carry on the traditions of his musical family, which included his mother, two grandparents, his aunt Betty, and uncles Melvin, David, and Walter "Popee" who was a drummer for Fats Domino. Born in New Orleans, his grandfather Frank Lastie was the first to play drums in church, and Lastie recalls musical evenings at home in his youth attended by prominent musicians such as Ornette Coleman, Professor Longhair and James Booker. Influenced by this rich musical environment.
