Joe Hammer


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Drummer, composer and arranger
Specialist in drum and synthesizer programming (MIDI & Sampling)
Worked also as engineer and producer

Born 1954 in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Moved to Paris, France in 1976
Since 2004 based in Australia

He died 3rd Of March 2024 in Sydney

ALBUMS


APPEARANCES +


Kate Yanai
Summer Dreaming
1991, ,
Downtempo
Kid Creole And The Coconuts
Nothin' Left But The Rest
2021, CD,
Various
Urlaubs-Hits
2019, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Music,
Jeanne Mas
Réminiscences
2019, ,
Synth-pop/Pop Rock/Chanson
Various
Die Hit Rekorde I Champions Der 90er
2016, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Music, ,
Disco/Euro House/Synth-pop/Ballad/Schlager/Vocal/Pop Rap/Pop Rock
Nicole Croisille
Il Était Une Fois... Nicole
2015, CD, Album, RE + CD, Album, RE + Comp, RM, United Music Foundation, ,
Vocal/Chanson
Jeanne Mas
Best Of 3CD
2014, 3xCD, Comp, Warner Music France
Various
Endless Summer For Everybody
2014, CD, Comp, Embassy Of Music, ,
Dance-pop/Euro House/House
André Georget
La France Interdite (Bande Originale Du Film)
2013, LP, Ltd + 7", Ltd, We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records
Project B. Feat. Kelly Rowland
Summer Dreaming 2012
2012
Catherine Ferry
Le Meilleur Des Années Balavoine (Best Of Catherine Ferry)
2010, 14xFile, MP3, Comp, Arthanor Music,
Christophe
3 Original Album Classics
2010, Box, Comp, Ltd + 3xCD, Album, RE, RM, Les Disques Motors, Disques Dreyfus
Jeanne Mas
Platinum Collection
2008, 3xCD, Comp, EMI
The Larry Davids
Get Bald Or Die Tryin'
2008, CDr, Album, Not On Label
Johnny Hallyday
En Castellano
2008,
Various
Die Vanity Fair Sommer Musik-Hits 2007
2007, CD, Comp, Car, Vanity Fair Magazine, Spark Marketing Entertainment,
Gotainer*
La Grande Compile (Chants Et Clips)
2007, 2xCD, Comp + DVD-V + Dig, Gatkess, ,
Chanson
Various
KuschelRock Special Edition - Sommerballaden
2006, 2xCD, Comp, Sony BMG Music Entertainment, ,
Ballad/Soul/Contemporary Jazz/Contemporary R&B
Various
Latin Party Vol. 3
2004, CD, Comp, Eurotrend,
Various
Bacardi Summer Classics
2003, CD, Mini, Comp, Enh, Promo, Bacardi
Nothing New
Is The Game Over ?
2003, CDr, Not On Label (Nothing New Self-released)
Peter Gabriel
Secret World Live
2003
Otto*
Only Otto
2002
Various
Reggae Summer Party
2001, 2xCD, Comp, Polystar (3), Universal, ,
Roots Reggae/Dancehall
Various
Reggae (Die Grössten Reggae-Hits Vol. 1)
2001, 2xCD, Comp, RTL, WSM, ,
Reggae-Pop/Pop Rock/Blues Rock/Reggae/Dub/Ragga HipHop/House/Roots Reggae/Europop/Euro House/Synth-pop/Pop Rap/Ska/Downtempo/Dancehall
Various
Ö3 Greatest Hits (Die Größten Hits Der 80er Und 90er) (Volume 5)
1998, CD, Comp, EMI Austria, Warner Music Austria, PolyGram, ,
Europop/Freestyle/Rhythm & Blues/House/Soul/RnB/Swing/Pop Rock/Techno/Ballad/Downtempo/Euro House/Acoustic/Synth-pop/Blues Rock
Various
The World Of Werbehits
1998, 2xCD, Comp, ZYX Music, ,
Eurodance
Various
Ritmo De Janeiro
1997, 2xCD, Comp, Sony Music Media, ,
Samba/Latin
Various
Sunshine Feeling Vol. 2
1997, 2xCD, Comp, Ultrapop, ,
Pop Rock/House/Pop Rap/Reggae-Pop/Euro House/Disco/Synth-pop/Funk
Various
Fetenkult Vol. 2 - Die Volle Sommerladung!!!
1997, 2xCD, Comp, Ariola, BMG, ,
Rock & Roll/Reggae-Pop/Latin/Pop Rock/Trance/Tribal/Pop Rap/Disco/Euro House/House/Italo-Disco/Schlager/Downtempo/Synth-pop
Various
Party Power Pack - Happy Hour
1997, 2xCD, Comp, Polystar (3), ,
Reggae/Latin/Pop Rock/Jazzdance/Rock & Roll/House/Soul/Vocal/Reggae-Pop/Flamenco/Soft Rock/Italo-Disco/Disco/Downtempo/Synth-pop
Various
Brown Eyed Girls - 20 Great Summer Reggae Tunes
1997, CD, Comp, Edelton
Various
The Ultimate Music Collection
1995, 20xCD, Comp + Box, BMG Special Products, ,
Ballad/Country Rock/Eurodance/Disco/AOR/Dance-pop/Classic Rock/House/Rockabilly/Rhythm & Blues/Lovers Rock/RnB/Swing/Ska/Soul
Various
The Ultimate Music Collection 9 Ballads
1995, CD, Comp, BMG Special Products, ,
Ballad
André Meylan*
Ce Qui Me Tient Debout
1995, CD, Album, Disques Office, ,
Chanson
Eddy Louiss
Louissiana
1995, ,
Soul-Jazz
Peter Gabriel
In-Store Play Sampler
1994, CD, Promo, Smplr, Geffen Records, ,
Pop Rock/Synth-pop
Various
1. Audio (10 Ans Canal +)
1994, CD, Album, Ltd, La Bande Son, ,
Comedy/Dialogue/Soundtrack
Various
Superhits Der Werbung
1994, 2xCD, Comp, Electrola,
Peter Gabriel
Secret World Live
1994, ,
Pop Rock/Synth-pop
Various
Promotopp 1
1993, CD, Comp, Topp
Various
Exotic Heat
1993, CD, Comp, Intercord, ,
Reggae-Pop/Latin/Pop Rock/Disco/Ethno-pop/Pop Rap
Various
Absolute Music 9
1993, CD, ,
Pop Rap/Pop Rock/Euro House
Various
When A Man... Loco X La Tele 2
1993
Louis Chedid
Tout Est Possible
1993
Various
Mega Hits - Vol. 2
1992, 2x CD,
Louis Chedid
Ces Mots Sont Pour Toi
1992
Blanchard*
Les Filles Du Cardinal
1991, 7", Single, EMI France
Kate Yanai
Summer Dreaming (Original Version)
1991, ,
Downtempo
Double Jam
Bacardi Feeling
1991
Various
Hits 91 - Die Internationalen Superhits
1991, 2x CD, ,
Pop Rock/Pop Rap/Reggae-Pop/RnB/Swing/Soft Rock/Euro House/Synth-pop/New Wave
Various
Die Stars Und Hits Des Jahres '91
1991, 2x CD, ,
Pop Rock/Schlager
Michel Sardou
Bercy 91
1991
Double Jam
Summer Dreamin'
1991
Various
Sahnestücke '91 - Die Besten Internationalen Stücke - MC1
1991
Various
Larry Präsentiert: Winter Smash-Hits 92
1991, ,
Pop Rock/Synth-pop/Garage House/Europop/Ballad/Parody/Euro House/Techno/Hardcore/House/Soul/Hip-House/Downtempo/Acid Jazz/Rhythm & Blues/Pop Rap/Dance-pop
Various
Formel Eins - Mega-Hits!
1991, ,
Soft Rock/Europop/Pop Rock/Pop Rap
Various
Daydreams - Vol. 2
1991, ,
Pop Rock/Synth-pop
Kate Yanai
Bacardi Feeling
1991, ,
Downtempo
The Crazy Banana Gang
Za Za Zabadak
1991, 2x CD, ,
Synth-pop/Pop Rock
Louis Chedid
Où Est-elle ?
1990, 7", Philips
Louis Chedid
Zap Zap
1990, 7", Single, Philips, ,
Chanson
Philippe Chatel
Anyway.
1990, ,
Chanson
Louis Chedid
Zap
1990
Zachary Richard
Women In The Room
1990
France Gall
Le Tour De France 88
1989
Jarre*
Live
1989
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
1989, ,
Art Rock/Prog Rock/Symphonic Rock
Eric Damain
Pas Sans Toi
1988, 7", Single, Big Bang
Jean-Michel Jarre
Révolutions
1988, Vinyl, ,
Electro/Synth-pop/Ambient
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Puisque Tu Pars
1988, Vinyl, ,
Chanson/Ballad
Jean-Jacques Goldman
C'est Ta Chance
1988
France Gall
Le Tour De France 88
1988, ,
Chanson/Music Hall
Isabelle Perilhou
Retourne-Toi
1987, 7", AB Productions, Polygram, ,
Chanson
Véronique Rivière
... Et Vice Verseau
1987, ,
Chanson
Jean-Jacques Goldman
Entre Gris Clair Et Gris Foncé
1987, 2x Vinyl, ,
Chanson
Jean Michel Jarre*
En Concert Houston / Lyon
1987, ,
Synth-pop/Ambient
Sirima Et Jean-Jacques Goldman
La-Bas
1987
Jeanne Mas
Jeanne Mas En Concert
1987, ,
Synth-pop
Hi!
Angels
1987
Vivien Savage
Tahiti Tahiti
1987
Vivien Savage
Ben Hur, Venus Et Les Pirates
1987, ,
Chanson
Balavoine*
Aimer Est Plus Fort Que D'être Aimé
1986, 7", Single, Barclay, ,
Chanson
Eric Serra
Kamikaze
1986, ,
Soundtrack
Jean Michel Jarre*
Rendez-Vous
1986, ,
Ambient/Synth-pop
Bernie Bonvoisin
Tu Cours, Tu Tombes
1986
Jean-Michel Jarre
Jean-Michel Jarre's Historical Rendez-Vous Houston - A City In Concert
1986
Balavoine*
Sauver L'amour
1986, ,
Chanson
Yves Simon
L'Autre Côté Du Monde
1985
Jeanne Mas
Cœur En Stéréo (Nouvelle Version)
1985
Daniel Neuville
Cocktail
1985
Balavoine*
L'Aziza
1985, ,
Synth-pop
Balavoine*
Sauver L'Amour
1985, ,
Chanson/Synth-pop
Francis Cabrel
Photos De Voyages
1985, ,
Chanson
Paula Moore
Wheel Of Desire
1985
Janic Prévost
L'Ombre Et La Lumière
1984, 7", Single, Trema, Trema
Angelchic
Pas D'panique
1984, 7", Promo, S/Edition, Kuklos
Chris O'Hara
Rêver
1984, 7", Cabana Music, Nayrol Henry-Hugues, ,
Funk/Bossa Nova/Boogie
Emilie Bonnet
Existe
1984, 7", Single, Eddie Barclay
Daniel Angelchic*
Pas D'panique / Emmène-Moi
1984, 7", Promo, S/Edition, Kuklos
Catherine Ferry
Prends Tout Ce Qu'on Te Donne / Rate
1984
Laurent Vernick
J'aime La Lune Nue
1984
Catherine Ferry
Vivre Avec La Musique
1984
Zachary Richard
Zack-Attack
1984, ,
Cajun/Zydeco
Balavoine*
Au Palais Des Sports
1984, ,
Chanson/Pop Rock/Synth-pop
Souchon*
On Avance
1983, ,
Chanson
Yves Simon
USA/USSR
1983, ,
Chanson
Pierre Groscolas
Pierre Groscolas
1983, Vinyl,
AR And Clones, Alain Renaud
Back And In Again
1982, LP, Album, Carrere, ,
Blues Rock/Prog Rock
Pascale Pratz
Lucette
1982, 7", Single, Telemedia N°1
Gilles Langoureau
Gilles Langoureau
1982, LP, Album, Polydor
Terry Scott Jr*
Scott On The Rocks
1982, LP, Album, Overcat,
Philippe Richeux
Sous-marines
1982
Richard Gotainer
Chants Zazous
1982, ,
Chanson
Johnny Hallyday
La Peur
1982, Vinyl, ,
Chanson/Pop Rock
Hallyday*
Quelque Part Un Aigle...
1982, Vinyl, ,
Rock & Roll/Chanson
Chagrin D'amour
Chagrin D'amour
1982
Will Tura
Tura 82
1982
Danielle Messia
De La Main Gauche
1982, ,
Chanson
Christian Morin
Christian Morin
1982, ,
Smooth Jazz
Daniel Seff
Dépôt De Bilan
1981, LP, Album, Disc'Az, ,
Chanson
Week-End Millionnaire*
Pars / Profession D.J.
1981, 7", Single, Force Records, Carrere, ,
Synth-pop/Disco
René Joly
Entre Chien Et Loup
1981, LP, Album, Barclay,
Yvan Dautin
Le Jour Se Lève Du Pied Gauche
1981, LP, Album, Disc'Az, ,
Chanson
The Scott / Finn Band*
Whisky Bar (999 Years) / What The Hell
1981, 7", Single, Underdog (5),
Jean-Louis Foulquier
Y'En A Des Qu'Ont / La Rochelle
1981, 7", Single, RCA Victor
Yves Simon
Une Vie Comme Ça
1981, ,
Chanson/Pop Rock
Barbara
Seule
1981, ,
Chanson
Nicole Croisille
Croisille
1981, ,
Chanson
Gilbert Einaudi
Ni Queue Ni Tete
1981, ,
Chanson
Buzy
Insomnies
1981, ,
Chanson
Pascal Bacoux
Aujourd'hui
1981
Pierre Papadiamandis, Eddy Mitchell
Une Semaine De Vacances, Musique Originale Du Film
1980, LP, Album, Barclay, Barclay, ,
Soundtrack
Dollar
The Paris Collection
1980, ,
New Wave/Pop Rock/Synth-pop
Antoine
Quel Beau Voyage!
1980, ,
Chanson
André Demay
Generic
1980, ,
Jazz-Rock/Synth-pop/Prog Rock/Fusion
Françoise Hardy
Gin Tonic
1980
Nicole Croisille
Croisille 80
1980
Bashung*
Gaby Oh! Gaby
1980, ,
New Wave/Chanson/Pop Rock/Synth-pop
Carol Fredericks*
Black Orchid
1979, LP, Album, Lyrion Music
Hugues O.*
Antilope 1
1979, LP, Album, Spalax, ,
Acoustic/Experimental/Prog Rock
Hervé Mettais-Cartier
Hervé Mettais-Cartier
1979, LP, Album, Les Disques Motors
Patrick Fierry
Bulle
1979, LP, RCA,
Lydia Verkine
Ya Pas Qu' L'Amérique
1979, LP, Album, Philips, ,
Chanson
Saint-Preux
Atlantis
1979
Louis Chedid
Papillon
1979
Patrick Dietsch
Encore
1979
Love & Kisses
You Must Be Love
1979, Vinyl 53, ,
Disco
Les Petites Filles
Sauverais-tu Ma Vie ?
1979
Real Thing*
Saints Or Sinners
1979
Yves Simon
Demain Je T'Aime
1979
Xavier Gernet
Forme De Rêve
1979
Boris Santeff
Boris Santeff
1979
Michel Jonasz
Les Années 80 Commencent
1979, Vinyl,
Alain Bashung
Roulette Russe
1979
Jean-Louis Bucchi
Sunflower
1978, LP, Trema, ,
Fusion/Future Jazz/Ambient
Dany Darras*
Dany Darras
1978, LP, Album, RCA,
Philippe D'Huy
Constatations, Contradictions.
1978, LP, Terrin
Françoise Marie-Vigne
Le Fond De L'Air...
1978, LP, Album, RCA Victor
Robin Eaton
Rusty Nails
1978, LP, Album, Warner Bros. Records,
Jean-Louis Desumeur
Drole De Vie / Flambeur
1978, 7", Single, RCA Victor,
Claude Jacquin
Generations
1978, LP, Album, Sonopresse, Sonopresse, Sonopresse,
Françoise Marie-Vigne
J'vais m'en aller
1978, 7", Single, RCA, ,
Chanson
Saint-Preux
Expression
1978
Esther Galil
Lover For Ever / Good Time
1978
Nicolas Peyrac
Je T'aimais, Je N'ai Pas Changé
1978, ,
Chanson/Soul/Ballad
Various
Le Rêve De Mai
1978, ,
Chanson/Pop Rock/Musical/Synth-pop
Christophe
Le Beau Bizarre
1978
"Mama" Béa Tékielski*
Pour Un Bébé-Robot ...
1978
Olympic Runners
Puttin' It On Ya
1978, ,
Disco
François Wertheimer
Fermez Les Yeux
1977, LP, Album, Philips
Nobody
What Have You Got
1977, 7", Single, RCA
Gilles Olivier
Côté Jardin
1977, LP, Album, Polydor
Louis Chedid
Je Chante Dans Les Transistors / Je Voulais Te Dire
1977
Denis Pepin
Denis Pépin
1977
Alain Rivey
Cœur Jaloux / A L'Hôtel De Bâle
1977
Saturne Ea 1
Magic Fly
1977
Hugues Aufray
Transatlantic
1977
Alain Bashung
Roman Photos
1977, ,
Chanson
Louis Chedid
La Belle / Chapeau De Paille
1977
Saint-Preux – Billy Eidi , Piano - Wlodzimierz Kamirski* , Direction - Grand Orchestre Symphonique De La Radio Télévision Polonaise* Et Les Chœurs De Cracovie*
Symphonie Pour La Pologne
1977
Gilbert Montagné
Y Faut Qu'ça Swing
1976
Olympic Runners
Out In Front
1975
井上陽水*
氷の世界
1973, Vinyl Gatefold, ,
Folk Rock/Pop Rock
Marc Blanc
Electric Troubadour
LP, Ame Son Snark, ,
Chanson/Pop Rock
Hot Line
These Boots Are Made For Walking
Danielle Messia
De La Main Gauche
,
Chanson
The Boys Choir Of Harlem
Fêtes Traditionnelles Américaines
Gotainer*
Poil À La Pub
1990, ,
Technical/Theme/Novelty
Various
Blow Up
LP, Comp, Harvest, ,
Alternative Rock
Saint-Preux
Atlantis
2018
Love & Kisses
You Must Be Love
2015, ,
Disco
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe
2014
Jean-Michel Jarre
Live
1996
Jean-Michel Jarre
Revolutions
1993
Jean Michel Jarre*
Rendez-Vous
1986, ,
Ambient/Synth-pop
Jean Michel Jarre*
En Concert Houston / Lyon