Andy Kravitz

Andy Kravitz is an American drummer and percussionist, audio engineer, record producer, and songwriter. He has been nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning several. He lives near Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California.

Andy Kravitz was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In 1992, Kravitz played with Kris Kross on Totally Krossed Out, and with former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and singer Rick Vito's on his debut solo album, King of Hearts, on the songs "Desireé" and "Honey Love". In 1993, he produced Urge Overkill's fourth album, Saturation. In 1995, Kravitz played with Joan Osborne on her second album, Relish, and co-produced Dishwalla's debut album, Pet Your Friends. In 1996, he played with Cypress Hill on their EP, Unreleased and Revamped. In 1998, Kravitz played with Imogen Heap on her debut album, iMegaphone. In 1999, he co-produced Simon Townshend's album, Animal Soup.

In 2000, Kravitz co-produced Juliana Hatfield's fourth album, Beautiful Creature. In 2010, he played with a local free jazz group formed by Warren Cuccurullo called Theoretical 5 in Mar Vista, Los Angeles with Frank Zappa alumni Arthur Barrow (bass), Tommy Mars (keyboards, vocals), and Larry Klimas (saxophone). In 2011, Kravitz collaborated with Michael Tearson and Tom Hampton on Tearson's debut album, Stuff That Works.

New White Trash

New White Trash was a downtempo acoustic rock band formed by Kravitz and Michael Ruppert, singer Kristen Vigard, and guitarist Doug Lewis. The band released two albums, Doublewide (2011) and Age of Authority (2013). Following Ruppert's suicide in 2014, the band announced its intention to release a tribute album. Beyond the Rubicon was released on December 11, 2014.

• The Wailing Souls (1992), All Over the World, Andy Kravitz (percussion), reached #7 on Billboard's Top World Music Albums and #40 on Top Heatseekers.
• Billy Joel (1993), River of Dreams, Andy Kravitz (percussion), peaked at #1 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for Album of the Year.
• Urge Overkill (1993), Saturation, Andy Kravitz (editing, producer), reached #2 on Top Heatseekers and #146 on the Billboard 200.
• Shawn Colvin (1994), Cover Girl, Andy Kravitz (drums), reached #48 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for Best Contemporary Folk Album.
• Joan Osborne (1995), Relish, Andy Kravitz (drums, percussion), reached #1 on Top Heatseekers and #9 on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for Album of the Year.

Drums and percussion

• Steady B (1987). What's My Name. Jive.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Kris Kross (1992). Totally Krossed Out. Ruffhouse/Columbia.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• The Goats (1992). Tricks of the Shade. Ruffhouse/Columbia.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• The Wailing Souls (1992). All Over the World. Chaos Recordings.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Billy Joel (1993). River of Dreams. Columbia.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Spearhead (1994). Home. Capitol.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Shawn Colvin (1994). Cover Girl. Columbia.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Schoolly D (1994). Welcome to America. Ruffhouse/Columbia.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• The Rolling Stones (1994). Love Is Strong. Virgin.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link) ("Love Is Strong (Joe the Butcher Club Remix)")
• Joan Osborne (1995). Relish. Blue Gorilla Records/Mercury.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Cypress Hill (1996). Unreleased and Revamped (EP). Ruffhouse/Columbia.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Imogen Heap (1998). iMegaphone. Almo Sounds.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• New White Trash (2011). Doublewide. Venice Arts Club.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• New White Trash (2013). Age of Authority. Venice Arts Club.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• New White Trash (2014). Beyond the Rubicon. Venice Arts Club.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)

Producer

• Urge Overkill (1993). Saturation. Geffen.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Dishwalla (1995). Pet Your Friends. A&M Records.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Simon Townshend (1999). Animal Soup. Stir Music.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Juliana Hatfield (2000). Beautiful Creature. Zoë Records/Island Records.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• Lana Del Rey (2008). "Come When You Call Me America" Unreleased.

Writer

• Lana Del Rey (2008). "Come When You Call Me America" Unreleased.

Videos

• New White Trash (2011). Realize the Lie. Venice Arts Club. Retrieved 2015-05-02.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
• New White Trash (2012). Hello Life. Venice Arts Club. Retrieved 2015-05-03.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)