Eddie Fisher (drummer)
His propulsive, melodic drumming provides the heartbeat for OneRepublic's global pop anthems, heard by millions.
Born 1973 (age 53)·American musician and songwriter·Birthday: December 17·Generation X
Biography
Eddie Fisher is the rhythmic engine of OneRepublic, a band known for its soaring, stadium-ready pop. Growing up in Mission Viejo, California, Fisher's musical path led him to Denver, Colorado, where he joined the group in 2005, just before their stratospheric rise. As the drummer, his style is less about flashy solos and more about serving the song, laying down solid, inventive grooves that anchor hits like 'Counting Stars' and 'Apologize.' His presence in the band represents a steady, consistent force, having been behind the kit for every album and world tour. Fisher's life is split between the roar of the crowd and the relative quiet of Colorado, where the band is based, embodying the disciplined musician who thrives both on stage and in the creative sanctuary of the studio.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Eddie was born in 1973, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Eddie Was Born
The biggest hits of 1973
#1 Movie
The Exorcist
Best Picture
The Sting
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Eddie's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1973Born
US withdraws from Vietnam; Roe v. Wade decided
Gas: $0.39/galHome: $22,100Min wage: $1.60/hrPresident: Richard Nixon"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" — Tony Orlando & DawnBest Picture: The Sting
1978Started school
First test-tube baby born
Gas: $0.63/galHome: $35,300Min wage: $2.65/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Shadow Dancing" — Andy GibbBest Picture: The Deer Hunter
1986Became a teenager
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1989Could drive
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1991Could vote
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1994Turned 21
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2003Turned 30
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2013Turned 40
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 50
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 53 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Has been the full-time drummer for the pop-rock band OneRepublic since 2005, contributing to all their major albums.
- Performed on and helped propel global hits like 'Counting Stars,' which sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
- Toured extensively across the globe, playing to sold-out arenas and major festivals as part of OneRepublic's live spectacle.
Did You Know?
He is a licensed pilot and enjoys flying in his spare time.
Fisher is an avid fan of the NFL's Denver Broncos.
Before joining OneRepublic, he played in various bands around the Los Angeles music scene.
“The pocket is everything; it's not about the notes you play, but the space you leave.”
