Rashid Williams
Rashid Williams is a drummer who has held the drum chair for John Legend for over 15 years, and has toured with artists including Alicia Keys, J. Cole, and Jill Scott.
Rashid Williams is a drummer who has held the drum chair for all of John Legend's tours for over 15 years. He began playing drums at the age of three and was performing professionally for churches and choirs by age seven. Williams' precise, groove-driven playing has made him a first-call drummer for major artists, with touring credits including Eric Roberson, Goapele, N.E.R.D., Jill Scott, Diddy Dirty Money, J. Cole, and Alicia Keys. He has been featured in publications like Modern Drummer and Drumhead magazines. In his OnTheGig appearances, Williams gave a detailed tour of his drum setup from the John Legend Evolver Tour and showed the incredible chemistry he shares with musical director Eugene 'Man Man' Roberts during an epic jam session.