Tom Grosset is an artist, composer, and jazz educator who gained international recognition after competing in a Guinness World Record event, where he set a record-breaking single stroke roll of 1,208 strokes in 60 seconds. On July 13, 2013, in Nashville, TN, he earned the title of World’s Fastest Drummer, surpassing the previous record of 1,203 single strokes set by Mike Mangini in 2005. He became only the second person to exceed the 1,200 mark with single strokes, and this record remains the fastest ever recorded. Immediately after his achievement, legendary session drummer Bernard Purdie congratulated him personally.

The story garnered attention from major outlets, including The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, and The Independent, among many others, leading to collaborations with companies like Google, SONY, and The Discovery Channel.

In 2013, he was invited to perform at the International Students Festival in Toronto, showcasing the city’s cultural development.

Google partnered with Grosset in 2014 for an advertising campaign featuring a ‘live’ installation at Pianos in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. This initiative emphasized the functionality of their search app through contextual queries around the city.

SONY collaborated with him on two occasions: first for an ad campaign for the Sony Xperia, and later in an attempt to break the 1,208 record with DISH drummer Daichi Izumi, organized by Sony Music Records in Japan.

The Discovery Channel also featured him in two segments with Forces of Nature and The Top Ten Fastest Things on the Planet, where he earned the #1 slot.

Betake Marketing Limited invited Grosset to perform at a Countdown to 2014 event in Harbour City, Hong Kong, and he was also invited by Weit Media to demonstrate his speed drumming abilities in Moscow on a Russian TV show called Incredible People in 2020.

His world record was highlighted in a Speed Exhibition at the Science Museum of Virginia, alongside legends like Arthur Ashe, Jeff Burton, and Michael Phelps. The Science Channel showcased his technique in a segment called Outrageous Acts of Science, where experts analyzed his method.

Sunday Times journalist Tony Barrell included him in Born to Drum, a book that explores the history of drumming and its legendary musicians. He was also featured in Polyphonic Minds: Music of the Hemispheres, published by MIT Press, which discusses the implications of polyphony for understanding the mind.

Hans Zimmer showcased one of Grosset’s videos on his Facebook and Twitter page after it appeared in The Huffington Post. His YouTube channel has garnered nearly 9 million views, featuring drum remixes of film soundtracks and other creative projects.

Grammy-winning and Emmy & BAFTA-nominated composer Lorne Balfe praised Grosset’s musicality after a remix collaboration, while Grammy-nominated producer Tom Holkenborg echoed similar sentiments.

Pushing his creativity further, Grosset gained significant attention by reaching the front page of Reddit after scoring a scene from The Matrix in real-time using only a drum set and MIDI controllers.

The Huffington Post featured him in an article titled This 6-Letter Word Is The Secret To Achieving Your Toughest Goals, which discussed the mindset required to accomplish goals, alongside insights from notable figures like Kobe Bryant.

Originally from Grantham, UK, Grosset grew up in Canada, beginning his musical journey at the age of twelve and exploring various styles from jazz to rock. He moved to Toronto in 2009, where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Music at Humber College in 2013. Seeking greater opportunities, he relocated to NYC in 2018 and then to Sweden in 2022. In 2024, he returned to his roots by moving to London, where he currently resides. Throughout his travels, he has performed and taught in cities such as Toronto, New York City, Sweden, and London.

Despite being the fastest drummer in the world, his playing and teachings focus on expressing musical creativity. He emphasizes the most important aspect of drumming, which is making music. Grosset’s workshops, lectures, and lessons reflect this philosophy, as he continues to change perceptions, set new standards in drumming, and inspire students and audiences worldwide.