Jerome David Marotta (born February 6, 1956) is an American drummer who resides in Woodstock, New York. He is the younger brother of Rick Marotta, who is also a drummer and composer.
Marotta was a member of the bands Arthur, Hurley & Gottlieb (1973–75), Orleans (1976–77 & 1982), Peter Gabriel's band (1977–86), Hall & Oates (1979–81), the Indigo Girls' touring band (1992–97), Stackridge (2011), Sevendys (2010–present), and The Tony Levin Band (1995–2017).
He has performed on albums by Stevie Nicks, Ani DiFranco, Sarah McLachlan, Robert Fripp, Marshall Crenshaw, The Dream Academy, Pino Daniele, Suzanne Vega, Carlene Carter, John Mayer, Iggy Pop, Tears for Fears, Elvis Costello, Cher, Paul McCartney, Carly Simon, Lawrence Gowan, Ron Sexsmith, Banda do Casaco and Joan Armatrading. Notable musicians he has played with on various projects include Eric Johnson, Todd Rundgren, Tony Levin, and Phil Keaggy.
In addition to his work as a studio and stage drummer, he is a singer, composer, and record producer. In 1996, he produced Ellis Paul's A Carnival of Voices. He toured with The Security Project. Marotta lives in Woodstock, where he manages Dreamland Recording Studios.
We're Still Having Fun: The Best of Orleans
Shaking the Tree: Sixteen Golden Greats
From the Caves of the Iron Mountain (with Steve Gorn)
Timespace: The Best of Stevie Nicks
The Enchanted Works of Stevie Nicks
Banda do Casaco "Também Eu" 1982
Banda do Casaco No Jardim da Celeste 1980
Gaye Adegbalola Bitter Sweet Blues 1999
Leon Alvarado with Trey Gunn 2014 Music from an Expanded Universe 2014
Amy & Leslie Take Me Home 1994
Joan Armatrading Walk Under Ladders 1981
Lou Ann Barton Forbidden Tones 1986
Pino Daniele Bonne soirée 1987
Jimmy Barnes Freight Train Heart 1987