Biography

Kyron Kirby

“K’Frost”, born Kyron Kirby on June 10, 1998 in Sacramento, California was destined to become a drummer extraordinaire.

Kyron, typically labeled as an “old soul” appreciates the vast and expressive possibilities of music, while mastering the basics of rhythm, pitch, dynamics and utilizing the drum as his instrument of choice since the age of two.

Kyron’s passion for drumming, showmanship and eagerness to perform is evident every time he is within reach of a drum set. Once mounted on the seat, Kyron blends many of his favorite genres of music – Jazz, Rap, and traditional R&B, in ways that he considers to be fun.

Kyron confidently performs the music of Earth, Wind & Fire, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, Tupac, Kirk Franklin, Israel & New Breed, B.B. King, André 3000, Prince, The Jacksons, James Brown, The Gap Band, Tower of Power, Santana, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Simply Red, Roy Ayers, Akira Jimbo, Cook, Dixon & Young (3 Mo Tenors), Brian Culbertson, Aero Smith, Mint Condition, Salif Keita, George Duke, Phil Collins, Omar Sosa, Unwrapped and others with precise timing and coordination. His unique style has been noticed by John Paris (Earth, Wind, & Fire), Jonathan Moffett (Michael Jackson, Madonna), as well as many other famous drummers.

Kyron’s profound grasp of the drum is destined to garner both national and international attention within the music industry in the years to come like those that have paved the way before him, Sticks Hooper, Buddy Rich and Billy Cobham.

Kyron has appeared at many venues including Good Day Sacramento UPN 31, Sacramento & Company KXTV 10, Crawdad Festival, Albinism Awareness Conference N.I.A Project, 20^th Annual Oak Park Concert Series – Opening Act for the Dramatics & Pieces of a Dream, Oak Park Concert Series – Opening Act for the Whispers & O’Jays, MonSTARS of Motivation (performance collaboration with Professor Eric Chun), Dr. Cornel West & BMWMB Community Listening Reunion, Society for the Blind Fundraiser, Union House Elementary School All-Star Band, Global Arts Film Festival (Los Angeles, CA), The Association of Black Correctional Workers Youth Conference (Ontario, CA), performance with Eric Darius, the late Wayman Tisdale (REST IN POWER!) and grace the stage with legendary Pete Escovedo & Shelia E!

Kyron has found a new passion in DJing and has performed at many private events – the Sacramento City Council Ball, Banana Festival, wedding receptions, and roller skating events. He is also expanding his artistic gifts by learning to play the piano, bass, and kalimba.

In The Studio

Roger Smith (Tower of Power) – “Just Another Day”

Tony Alamo/Rain Man – “Was Out Jazz Zone Mad”

Music Video

Tony Lindsay (11-time Grammy Winner) – “All Is One”

2016 Percussion Camp Invitation

Berklee College of Music – Boston, MA

“Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.”
FARRAH GRAY