Drummer/artist, Venzella Joy is one of R&B’s premier female drummers. She gained worldwide recognition as the heartbeat of Beyonce’s all-girl band. Venzella Joy was born in Lockport, New York. She began playing drums at the tender age of 10 receiving her earliest training at her local church. Allured by the rhythms of drums and cymbals she joined her school band. After high school Joy attended Canisius College in Buffalo, NY and graduated with a B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in music.

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