Rob Rufus is an author, musician, screenwriter, and advocate. He is the recipient of the American Library Association’s prestigious ALEX Award. His literary debut, Die Young With Me, was named one of the Best Books of the Year by Hudson Booksellers and is currently being developed as a major motion picture. His follow-up, The Vinyl Underground, was named one of the Junior Library Guild’s Gold Standard Selections. He lives with his dog in East Nashville, Tennessee. Catch him on the road with his bands The Bad Signs or Blacklist Royals, and learn more at www.robrufus.net
In this episode, Rob talks about:

   His first book - Die Young With Me

   The power of artistic expression

   His 2nd and 3rd book: The Vinyl Underground and Paradise, WV

   Touring with his band The Blacklist Royals

   The “Band Drummer” vs the “Working Drummer”

   Realities of being a working creative

   Facing down cancer that gave him a new outlook on life

Rob Rufus is an author, musician, screenwriter, and advocate. He is the recipient of the American Library Association’s prestigious ALEX Award. His literary debut, Die Young With Me, was named one of the Best Books of the Year by Hudson Booksellers and is currently being developed as a major motion picture. His follow-up, The Vinyl Underground, was named one of the Junior Library Guild’s Gold Standard Selections. He lives with his dog in East Nashville, Tennessee. Catch him on the road with his bands The Bad Signs or Blacklist Royals, and learn more at www.robrufus.net In this episode, Rob talks about: His first book - Die Young With Me The power of artistic expression His 2nd and 3rd book: The Vinyl Underground and Paradise, WV Touring with his band The Blacklist Royals The “Band Drummer” vs the “Working Drummer” Realities of being a working creative Facing down cancer that gave him a new outlook on life

Rob Rufus&nbsp;is an author, musician, screenwriter, and advocate. He is the recipient of the American Library Association’s prestigious ALEX Award. His literary debut,&nbsp;Die Young With Me, was named one of the Best Books of the Year by Hudson Booksellers and is currently being developed as a major motion picture. His follow-up,&nbsp;The Vinyl Underground, was named one of the Junior Library Guild’s Gold Standard Selections. He lives with his dog in East Nashville, Tennessee. Catch him on the road with his bands The Bad Signs or Blacklist Royals, and learn more at www.robrufus.net
In this episode, Rob talks about:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;His first book - Die Young With Me

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The power of artistic expression

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;His 2nd and 3rd book: The Vinyl Underground and Paradise, WV

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Touring with his band The Blacklist Royals

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The “Band Drummer” vs the “Working Drummer”

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Realities of being a working creative

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Facing down cancer that gave him a new outlook on life

355 - Rob Rufus: Drummer, Published Author, Cancer Survivor and Advocate, The “Band Drummer” vs the “Working Drummer”

Everything you need to know about being a professional drummer…and a few things you may not want to know. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta: the podcast Working Drummer covers it all in interviews with a dynamic range of pro drummers.

With close to 400 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. We hear from a diverse range of musicians who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.

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Everything you need to know about being a professional drummer…and a few things you may not want to know. Hosted by Matthew Crouse and Zack Albetta: the podcast Working Drummer covers it all in interviews with a dynamic range of pro drummers. With close to 400 episodes and counting, Working Drummer Podcast is the source for those interested in what it’s like to be a professional drummer. We hear from a diverse range of musicians who represent many different genres and scenes. Each weekly interview features a different performer, sometimes with a less recognizable name, but always with an impressive and distinct body of work. This unique approach has garnered a loyal audience hungry for unfiltered stories about making a living as a musician today.

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355 - Rob Rufus: Drummer, Published Author, Cancer Survivor and Advocate, The “Band Drummer” vs the “Working Drummer”

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