Gerald Heyward - Beyonce

Introducing Vic Firth and Remo endorser Gerald Heyward (Beyonce) hitting the Wembley Arena date on the U.K. leg of the tour. With the massive success of 'Dangerously In Love' and the monster single 'Crazy In Love', Gerald Heyward takes to the drum seat as they record footage for her forthcoming DVD. The highlight this year for Beyonce will be a charity concert for AIDS in the presence of Nelson Mandela in Cape Town, South Africa which will be televised by MTV later.

As far as Gerald Heyward's past involvements read like a who's who in R & B music and they include Blackstreet, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Missy Elliot, Puff Daddy and Coolio just to name a few making him one of the most wanted drummers in the R & B genre.

Gerald took time out after his soundcheck to visit Wembley Drum Centre to check out the drum store and drum equipment. "I had such a great time at the store, the guys are so cool" remarks Gerald.

Gerald is also the resident drummer for Mary J. Blige and he will commencing rehearsal with her early next year in readiness for her world tour drawing her to the U.K. in early 2004.