Roger Davis (drummer)

Roger Gilbert Davis (born May 18, 1977) is an American session drummer. He is a permanent member of The Cars and touring member of Cocteau Twins + Sharon Romer.

Early life
Roger Gilbert Davis was born on May 18, 1977 in, the son of music critic Rembrandt Davis, whom Roger has playfully referred to as "' worst nightmare" for his defense of progressive rock.

Work history
In late 2011, Davis joined a reformed The Cars as a "touring replacement" for, and became an official member in 2012 alongside Philip Mannsåker.

Davis began touring with Cocteau Twins + Sharon Romer in 2015 after Orin O'Mulryan was fired following his DWI arrest.

Equipment
Roger uses Ludwig acoustic drums, Alesis electronic drums, Remo drumheads and Rototoms, Zildjian cymbals, and Vic Firth drumsticks.