Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, son of physicists, Ivan Copelli is a full-time drummer. He's a self-taught musician, who fell in love with the drums after watching a Kiss concert with his mother in 1983, at the age of ten. His life and soul would never be the same after that night. He started playing drums with his mother's knitting needles and phonebooks. When he was 14, already with a real drum kit, he played his first gig.

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On the road for over 30 years, Ivan has gone through all kinds of situations on stage. From small and badly equipped stages to big arenas, he gained experience and shaped his style, driven by the desire to always deliver an unforgettable performance regardless of the size of the audience. From a humble background, he learned very early to value every little detail of his instrument, as well as the value of being respectful and cordial to those who appreciate his work. These concepts were crucial to building his own fan base. Ivan has played in many bands throughout his career and is recognized for his solid work in the Rock scene in Brazil. He played in bands such as Bomba-i, Motores, Kiara Rocks, Burlesca just to name a few and participated in the recording of 10 albums, several music videos and has a solid fan base. With Motores, Ivan featured the MTV LA's reality show called “Rally MTV” and won first place, leading the band and the career of its members to unparalleled international levels. His music and image became known from Tierra Del Fuego to the USA. After Ivan had left Motores, he joined Kiara Rocks and his drummer's days reached an incredible pace, playing 2 to 3 gigs a week. With Kiara Rocks, he recorded an emblematic album, produced by his friend fellow Matt Sorum (former drummer for Guns 'N' Roses, The Cult and Velvet Revolver). At the beginning of 2013, he left Kiara Rocks and founded Burlesca, more loyal to his music style and respecting his fans. With Burlesca he had a blast nationwide after their first album was out, achieving great reviews amongst the specialized media and, most importantly, packing the venues where they played.

Ivan Copelli is also the proud owner of the acrylic Drums brand called Hutch Drums and because of it, has got in touch with thousands of drummers within Latin America countries and overseas. However, in 2015 a twist of whole new level came through and he decided to move to Los Angeles. Bringing his company to America was not the only move but his drummer’s career too. After some time, his talent was immediately recognized and he joined Voodoo Kills, a rock band from Hollywood. They released an acclaimed album, followed by some music videos with great producing behind. He decided to leave Voodoo Kills after been invited to join the band Stranger Things, a solid and successful band from Los Angeles. Currently, they’re working on the second studio album. Ivan Copelli is also the drummer for Cassandra Long Band and also the band Reckless. Ivan is constantly touring with those bands, and his agenda is constantly busy. In recent times, Ivan has increased his time with his drums as a Session Drummer. With access to top tier gear and a professional studio, Ivan has been recording drum tracks for different musicians and styles – from Rock and Roll to Country and Blues.

Ivan Copelli is strongly influenced by Eric Carr, John Bonham, Ian Paice, Nicko McBrain, Alex Van Halen, Phil Rudd, Bill Ward and Steven Adler. Early on he realized that a good Rock 'n' Roll needs to be consistent. That’s where his energy comes from, and not from physical strength or a hundred notes per bar. His motto is: “Play for the music and not for yourself”. Ivan endorses DS Drum, an Italian drum brand that provides his unique drum kits with an ultimate quality. Ivan also has his own signature drumsticks, provided by the Canadian company Los Cabos Drumsticks. Ivan Copelli endorses the American brand Aquarian Drumheads, who provides him with the unbeatable true tones and resistance of its drumheads. Ivan proudly endorses Kelly SHU, an American company that provides the best solution in mic supports for drums.

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