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is attempting to drum for 24 hours in a world record attempt.

The drumming spree, which began at 7 p.m. EST Wednesday, June 19 and will hopefully conclude successfully Thursday evening, is an attempt at the longest drum session held in a retail store.

With the help of Marky Ramone and Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith, the Andrew WK drum session is part of Viacom’s O Music Awards 24-hour live-stream special, from the Oakley flagship store in Times Square as a part of “Live Music Day.”

Andrew WK — or someone on his team who isn’t trying to keep the beats going — has been sporadically,

The hard-partying rocker has the Roots’ Questlove, Billy Joel drummer Liberty DeVitto, Nick Jonas, Zac Hanson and more to help him drum for the day.

Viewers can , by clicking on the “Drumathon” live video.

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