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Tez Sherard
Background information
Birth name	Markeya Cortez Sherard
Born	(1982-01-18) January 18, 1982 (age 43) Anderson, South Carolina, U.S.
Genres	R&B, gospel, funk, soul
Occupation(s)	Drummer, bassist, vocalist, entrepreneur

Markeya Cortez 'Tez' Sherard (born January 18, 1982), also known as Big Tez, is a professional American drummer.^[1] He is also a bassist, vocalist and business owner. Sherard is currently the first call drummer and backup vocalist for Edwin McCain.^{[2] [3]}

Sherard was born in the Upstate region of South Carolina. He was raised in a family of musicians and began performing in church at the age of five years old in upstate South Carolina. By age ten, Sherard was playing the bass guitar. He began to travel regionally and nationally at the age of sixteen.^[4]

Sherard began his touring career with R&B Band, Still Cruzin. Following an eight-year career with Still Cruzin, Sherard launched the band Flat Front Tire with guitarist Shane Pruitt.^[5] The band consisted of a four-piece funk rhythm section and toured together from 1998 to 2005.

He has played with The Drifters, Clarence Frogman Henry, The Crystals, Percy Sledge, Archie Bell, Gypsy Soul, Groove Planet, The Jamie Wright Band, Darius Rucker, The Tams, Zataban, Mac Arnold, and Plate Full of Blues.^{[6] [7]} He also plays with the Carolina Coast Band.^[8][9]

Sherard became the first call drummer for The Edwin McCain Band in 2008.^{[citation needed]}

He has since toured throughout the United States and 13 countries, including two USO and MWR tours.^[10]

Sherard received an honorary Doctorate of Music degree from the University of South Carolina for his musical efforts with Plate Full of Blues and Mac Arnold.

Sherard is endorsed by Evans Drum Heads,^[1] Innovative Percussion,^[4] and Palmetto Custom Drums.^[11]

• My Heart is Sinking, Mac McCloud, (Mac McCloud, 2019)^[12][13]
• Heat it Up, Steve Watson, (2015)
• Edwin McCain Live Versions, Edwin McCain, (Sony, 2013)
• New Day, Eric Weiler, (Eric Weiler, 2013)^[14]
• Ear Candy, Chocolate Thunder, (Chocolate Thunder, 2009)^[15]

• Official Site