Anthony LoGerfo is a Southern California–born drummer who’s become known for powering modern roots-rock and Americana with a feel that’s big, deep, and musical. He’s not a “flash first” player — he’s the kind of drummer who makes a band feel unstoppable, and that’s exactly why his name keeps showing up around major artists and major stages.
LoGerfo spent many years as the drummer for Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, helping build the band into a respected touring and recording force. During that period he recorded and toured heavily, including high-profile work that placed the band directly in Neil Young’s world. Promise of the Real became Young’s backing band for several major projects, including studio and live releases, and their work together included recording sessions and major tour cycles that helped introduce LoGerfo’s playing to a wider rock audience.
What he’s doing now: LoGerfo has moved into an even more visible role as the drummer for Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, joining a current lineup that also includes Corey McCormick and Micah Nelson (both closely tied to the Promise of the Real history). In interviews around the Chrome Hearts era, LoGerfo has talked about the intensity and meaning of playing with Young — describing it as a “pinch-me” experience — and he’s been part of the band’s present-day touring activity. In other words: he isn’t just connected to Neil Young historically — he’s part of Young’s current live machine right now.
Recording-wise, LoGerfo continues to work beyond touring. A key recent release is Barking Dog’s Elements EP (with Jack Irons and Micah Nelson), released August 15, 2025 (Loosegroove Records). It’s a rhythm-centered project built around atmosphere, feel, and “meditation grooves,” showing another side of his playing — less rock-crush, more texture and motion.
Recording highlights include Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real’s Turn Off the News (Build a Garden) (2019) and A Few Stars Apart (2021), along with Neil Young + Promise of the Real releases including The Visitor (2017–18) and the live album Earth (2016).
Sources: Anthony LoGerfo official site/resumé; Modern Drummer feature on LoGerfo (Neil Young/Chrome Hearts and Promise of the Real history); Straight.com interview (Chrome Hearts drummer coverage); Neil Young Archives news post on Barking Dog – Elements; Wikipedia background summary of Promise of the Real / Neil Young collaborations.
Update: 1/20/26