<P> Carter Anthony Beauford ( born November 2 , 1957 , in Charlottesville , Virginia ) is an American drummer , percussionist , and founding member of Dave Matthews Band . He is known for his ability to adapt to a variety of genres , and both his ambidextrous and his open - handed drumming styles . He plays the drums and sings backing vocals in the band . Beauford was ranked number 10 by a Rolling Stone magazine reader 's poll in 2010 for greatest drummers of all - time . </P>
<P> Carter Anthony Beauford ( born November 2 , 1957 , in Charlottesville , Virginia ) is an American drummer , percussionist , and founding member of Dave Matthews Band . He is known for his ability to adapt to a variety of genres , and both his ambidextrous and his open - handed drumming styles . He plays the drums and sings backing vocals in the band . Beauford was ranked number 10 by a Rolling Stone magazine reader 's poll in 2010 for greatest drummers of all - time . </P>
who is the drummer for the dave matthews band
who is the drummer for the dave matthews band
Carter Anthony Beauford
Carter Anthony Beauford