Tyler Stewart facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tyler Stewart
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Stewart on stage, 2005.
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| Birth name | Tyler Joseph Stewart |
| Born | September 21, 1967 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1990–present |
| Associated acts | Barenaked Ladies |
Tyler Joseph Stewart (born September 21, 1967) is the awesome drummer for the Canadian band Barenaked Ladies. He helps make their music sound great!
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Tyler's Role in Barenaked Ladies
Tyler Stewart met the other members of Barenaked Ladies in 1990. This happened at a festival in Waterloo, Ontario. The band needed a drummer, and Tyler was the perfect fit! He joined them and has been with the band ever since.
Tyler plays drums, but he also adds other cool sounds. He uses an electronic sampler pad during live shows. This pad lets him play many different sounds with just one tap. For smaller shows, he might play shakers or bongo drums. He even drums on unusual things, like an instrument case!
Tyler has helped write a few songs for the band. He also sings lead on some songs. These include "Allergies" and a fun cover of "Holly Jolly Christmas". He also sings "Feliz Navidad" live. Sometimes, he changes the words to fit the event!
Tyler's Early Life and Music Journey
Tyler Stewart was born in Toronto, Canada. He grew up in a town called Newmarket, Ontario. His parents were young and played lots of interesting music. This helped him discover his love for music early on. He once shaved off his eyebrows when he was eight years old!
Tyler went to Huron Heights Secondary School. He later earned a degree in Radio and Television Arts. This makes him the only member of Barenaked Ladies with a university degree.
Before joining Barenaked Ladies, Tyler played in other groups. He was in The Ambassadors Drum and Bugle Corps. He also played drums for bands like Pogo Rodeo and 3 Day Bender.
Tyler's Personal Life
Tyler is married to Jill Stewart. They got married on September 19, 1998. They have three daughters named Mili, Hazel, and Carmen.
Tyler loves to cook in his free time. He is also a huge fan of hockey. He works to support Women's Hockey in Canada. He even coaches his daughters' hockey teams! Tyler plays hockey himself with the Jokers Hockey Club. He has also appeared on TV shows about hockey.
Tyler is also involved with charity work. He is a member of Artists Against Racism. He works with them on campaigns to promote kindness.
Tyler's Drum Equipment
Tyler uses special equipment for his drumming. He plays Sonor drums and Sabian cymbals. He uses Vic Firth drumsticks. He also uses a Roland SPD-S sampling pad. This helps him create many different sounds.
