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| | image = Lester Estelle II (Pillar), 2004 (4779747).jpg | | image = Lester Estelle II (Pillar), 2004 (4779747).jpg | ||
| | caption = Estelle in 2004 | | caption = Estelle in 2004 | ||
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| | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|4|28}} | | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1981|4|28}} | ||
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| | background = non_vocal_instrumentalist | |||
| | alias = Lester | | alias = Lester | ||
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| origin = ], U.S. | ||
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| occupation = Drummer | ||
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| years_active = 2002–present | ||
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| | associated_acts = ], ] | | associated_acts = ], ] | ||
| ⚫ | | website = {{URL|lesterdrums.com}} | ||
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| '''Lester Estelle II''' (born April 28, 1981) is an American drummer and backing vocalist for the ] band ], based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.<ref>{{Cite web |last=rognrolla |date=2021-01-06 |title=Lester Estelle Jr joins the Wincent family |url=https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=5014 |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=Drumming News Network |language=en-US}}</ref> He currently plays drums for singer-songwriter ] and ]. He was formerly a member of ]. | |||
| == Early life |
== Early life == | ||
| Lester Estelle began to play drums at church |
Lester Estelle began to play drums at church with his father, and then began traveling in the eighth grade with the singer Troy Covey and band Seven. He started home schooling and traveling full-time during his second year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gears + Equipment Used By Lester Estelle II – Gemtracks |url=https://www.gemtracks.com/gears/lester-estelle-ii-10050/ |access-date=August 29, 2022 |website=Gemtracks.com}}</ref> | ||
| He's played drums for several different bands such as: The Edwardsville Strings, Nu Creation, ], Entry No. 5, and other various artists around the ] area. Lester still does gigs with Trump Dawgs and DL Sully when he's not on the road.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} | |||
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| ⚫ | Lester married Lisa Byler in May 2002. |
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| == Pillar == | == Pillar == | ||
| In 2002, Lester auditioned and began playing for ]. He was replacing Brad Noone |
In 2002, Lester auditioned and began playing for ]. He was replacing Brad Noone who had left earlier that year. He has traveled all over the US with ] and visited several other countries. Lester has appeared on four Pillar albums: the re-release of ], ], ] and ]. While the band was touring in support of The Reckoning, Lester began singing on the song "Tragedy" featured on the album and also began singing on other songs as well. In 2008, Lester decided to leave Pillar in pursuit of other interests including his work with his new band, "Stars Go Dim." Pillar's bassist, Michael Wittig, and Pillar's former backup touring guitarist, Joey Avalos, were also a part of the band; his departure affected Michael Wittig, who also left Pillar.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2012 |title=Dim bulbs brighten |url=https://tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20091102_270_D1_ChrisC117704 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008120049/https://tulsaworld.com/scene/article.aspx?subjectid=269&articleid=20091102_270_D1_ChrisC117704 |archive-date=October 8, 2012 |access-date=August 29, 2022 |website=Tulsa World}}</ref> | ||
| == Stars Go Dim == | == Stars Go Dim == | ||
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| ==Kelly Clarkson== | ==Kelly Clarkson== | ||
| While trading gear with a friend, Estelle found out about the audition to be ]'s drummer. Lester was chosen to go on the road with Kelly and he toured with her in the summer of 2013. He has been playing with Clarkson since then, and he also plays in her house band on '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://advertisernews.biz/entertainment/local-man-works-drummer-singer-kelly-clarkson.html |title=Local man works as drummer for singer Kelly Clarkson | the Advertiser News |access-date=2015 |
While trading gear with a friend, Estelle found out about the audition to be ]'s drummer. Lester was chosen to go on the road with Kelly and he toured with her in the summer of 2013. He has been playing with Clarkson since then, and he also plays in her house band on '']''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://advertisernews.biz/entertainment/local-man-works-drummer-singer-kelly-clarkson.html |title=Local man works as drummer for singer Kelly Clarkson | the Advertiser News |access-date=June 5, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304073957/http://advertisernews.biz/entertainment/local-man-works-drummer-singer-kelly-clarkson.html |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | == Personal life == | ||
| ⚫ | Lester married Lisa Byler in May, 2002. He has two daughters. He helps others with recording projects, advice, and drum lessons. Lester sometimes plays drums for Sunday morning worship services.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lester Drums Dot Com |url=http://www.lesterdrums.com/site_pages/bio.php |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080324175745/http://www.lesterdrums.com/site_pages/bio.php |archivedate=March 24, 2008 |accessdate=October 13, 2011 |publisher=Lesterdrums.com}}</ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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| Lester Estelle II | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Lester |
| Born | (1981-04-28) April 28, 1981 (age 43) |
| Origin | Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | lesterdrums |
Lester Estelle II (born April 28, 1981) is an American drummer and backing vocalist for the Christian rock band Pillar, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He currently plays drums for singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson and Jacob Whitesides. He was formerly a member of Stars Go Dim.
Early life
Lester Estelle began to play drums at church with his father, and then began traveling in the eighth grade with the singer Troy Covey and band Seven. He started home schooling and traveling full-time during his second year.
He's played drums for several different bands such as: The Edwardsville Strings, Nu Creation, Lynda Randle, Entry No. 5, and other various artists around the Kansas City area. Lester still does gigs with Trump Dawgs and DL Sully when he's not on the road.
Pillar
In 2002, Lester auditioned and began playing for Pillar. He was replacing Brad Noone who had left earlier that year. He has traveled all over the US with Pillar and visited several other countries. Lester has appeared on four Pillar albums: the re-release of Fireproof, Where Do We Go From Here, The Reckoning and For the Love of the Game. While the band was touring in support of The Reckoning, Lester began singing on the song "Tragedy" featured on the album and also began singing on other songs as well. In 2008, Lester decided to leave Pillar in pursuit of other interests including his work with his new band, "Stars Go Dim." Pillar's bassist, Michael Wittig, and Pillar's former backup touring guitarist, Joey Avalos, were also a part of the band; his departure affected Michael Wittig, who also left Pillar.
Stars Go Dim
Lester formed Stars Go Dim in 2007 with fellow Pillar Members Michael Wittig and Joey Avalos. Chris Cleveland is the group's lead Singer. Stars Go Dim is less metal based, unlike Pillar, and is more indie. Stars Go Dim released a self-titled EP in October 2008 and plan to release their debut record, Love Gone Mad, in August 2009. Now composed of Chris Cleveland, Michael Cleveland, Kyle Williams and Josh Roach, the band recently signed to Fervent Records (Word Entertainment). Stars Go Dim announced their major label released, self-titled debut in October 2015. Their first single is "You Are Loved".
Kelly Clarkson
While trading gear with a friend, Estelle found out about the audition to be Kelly Clarkson's drummer. Lester was chosen to go on the road with Kelly and he toured with her in the summer of 2013. He has been playing with Clarkson since then, and he also plays in her house band on The Kelly Clarkson Show.
Personal life
Lester married Lisa Byler in May, 2002. He has two daughters. He helps others with recording projects, advice, and drum lessons. Lester sometimes plays drums for Sunday morning worship services.
References
- rognrolla (January 6, 2021). "Lester Estelle Jr joins the Wincent family". Drumming News Network. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- "Gears + Equipment Used By Lester Estelle II – Gemtracks". Gemtracks.com. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
- ^ "Dim bulbs brighten". Tulsa World. October 8, 2012. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
- "Local man works as drummer for singer Kelly Clarkson | the Advertiser News". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
- "Lester Drums Dot Com". Lesterdrums.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2008. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
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