I looked Death right in the face.

All I wanted to do was ride skateboards - I wanted to be a professional skateboarder. But I had this problem. I kept breaking half of my body skateboarding.

I learned the songs and played the gigs, and then they called me about a month later. They told me they were like super stoked on me and asked me to join their band.

Oh, I was super serious about practicing and rudiments, and still am. I still have all my books.

I'm obsessed with my children.

I play Orange County drums. I love those guys. I've got a four piece kit.

My mom passed away a day before high school started, and her dream was for me to be a full rock and roll guy, and play drums in a band.