Kenny Aronoff - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
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Updated on April 06, 2026
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| Name | Kenny Aronoff |
| First Name | Kenny |
| Last Name | Aronoff |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Birthday | March 7 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place of Birth | Massachusetts |
| Home Town | Massachusetts |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Georgina Aronoff |
| Children(s) | David Nikolai Aronoff |
Kenny Aronoff Biography
Kenny Aronoff is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on March 7, 1953 in Massachusetts, Massachusetts, United States. He played the drums on the album The Best Damn Thing by Avril Lavigne.
During this time he decided to return to his rock and roll roots that started in 1964 with his very first childhood band, The Alley Cats. In 1980 he won an audition with John Cougar and promptly joined the band which led to a career with Mellencamp recording 10 albums and touring with him over a 17-year period. Scott Ross, Maven Management, secured Kenny on the drums for his first number one single (Belinda Carlisle, “Heaven on Earth”).
After attending Berkshire Country Day, Aronoff went to music school for one year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and spent four more years at the Indiana University School of Music (presently known as Jacobs School of Music) as a performance major in classical music as well as spending a summer at the Aspen School of Music run by Juilliard School of Music. He also spent one summer at Tanglewood in the Fellowship program (now Tanglewood Music Center), which at that time was managed by the Boston Symphony Orchestra where he worked with conductors Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland and Arthur Fiedler. While studying at Indiana University from 1972 to 1976 Aronoff studied under timpanist George Gaber. He also studied privately with Vic Firth and Arthur Press, both formerly with The Boston Symphony Orchestra. After graduating in 1976 he was offered jobs with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and Quito Ecuador Symphony Orchestra but decided to move to the East Coast to study in Boston with Alan Dawson, a teacher from Berklee College of Music, and with Gary Chester in New York where he began to concentrate on jazz and fusion music.
His wife’s name is Liz Aronoff.
He was a member of John Mellencamp‘s band.
Kenny Aronoff (born March 7, 1953 in Albany, New York) is an American drummer who has been the sideman for many bands both live and in the studio, especially for John Mellencamp, with whom he worked from 1980 to 1996.
Kenny Aronoff Net Worth
Kenny is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenny Aronoff's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
He attended Indiana University where he studied drums. After graduating, Aronoff briefly pursued a career in jazz music.
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Drummer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 1990, Aronoff recorded on Jon Bon Jovi’s “Blaze of Glory” from the Western film Young Guns II, in 1993 on Meat Loaf’s comeback record Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, and in 1994 on Cinderella’s fourth album Still Climbing. He also recorded with Celine Dion on Let’s Talk About Love that was released in 1997.
Aronoff was an inaugural member of the Independent Music Awards’ 2001 1st Annual IMA judging panel to support independent artists.
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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He filled in for Dave Mattacks on the second half of Richard Thompson’s 1988 tour (after Mattacks broke his rib). In 1996, Aronoff recorded with Bob Seger and then Melissa Etheridge. He has made records and toured with John Fogerty for 20 years. In 1998, he played the 36-date Smashing Pumpkins’ An Evening with… tour. Aronoff started touring with Joe Cocker in 2000 and has been touring and recording records with BoDeans since 1988.
Who is Kenny Aronoff Dating?
According to our records, Kenny Aronoff married to Georgina Aronoff . As of January 13, 2024, Kenny Aronoff’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Kenny Aronoff. You may help us to build the dating records for Kenny Aronoff!Aronoff recorded on Avril Lavigne’s 2004 hit single “My Happy Ending” and her 2007 CD The Best Damn Thing. featured on the track “Everything Back But You”. He recorded both Michelle Branch records The Spirit Room and Hotel Paper and most recently on Brandon Flowers 2015 release The Desired Effect.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Kenny Aronoff height Not available right now. Kenny weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
In the mid-1980s, Aronoff developed a successful career as a studio musician, playing on hundreds of records as well as touring worldwide with many artists.
In 2005, Aronoff began touring with roots rock band The BoDeans. He performed on their two-CD live set, Homebrewed: Live From the Pabst.
Facts & Trivia
Kenny Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kenny Aronoff celebrates birthday on March 7 of every year.
In 2007 and 2008 Aronoff worked with John Fogerty, performing on his 2007 US and European tours and on his 2008 Australian tour. Aronoff is one of four rotating drummers in Daryl Hall’s house band for his Live From Daryl’s House webcast.
Is Kenny Aronoff a good drummer?
Kenny Aronoff is one of the world’s most influential, in-demand drummers in rock and roll history. Rolling Stone Magazine named him one of the “100 Greatest Drummers of All Time” and the readers of Modern Drummer Magazine named him the #1 Pop/Rock Drummer and #1 Studio Drummer.
Who has Kenny Aronoff played with?
With credits that read like a top-40 list, Aronoff has cemented himself as a first-call drummer in the business of making gold records. He’s played with the likes of John Mellencamp, Paul McCartney, Sting, Bon Jovi, Elton John, The Smashing Pumpkins, Meatloaf—The list goes on and on, and then it goes on some more.
How old is Kenny Aronoff the drummer?
69 years (March 7, 1953)
Where was Kenny Aronoff born?
Albany, NY
Is Kenny Aronoff married?
Georgina Aronoff
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