Todd Sucherman is the drummer with Multi-Platinum selling band Styx. He has an amazing session career having performed with artists from Brian Wilson to Spinal Tap as well as Styx keyboardist Lawrence Gowan.   He is a world-renowned clinician and educator having released two best selling drum DVDs "Methods and Mechanics" and 'Methods and Mechanics 2" as well as appearances at the Modern Drummer Festival and beyond.  In 2020 he released his first solo record entitled 'Last Flight Home', which you can purchase here: https://www.toddsucherman.com/lastflighthome.htm 

We spoke about lots of things from his details orientated nature to his incredible snare drum collection and more. A real treat to sit down with him.  

TIMECODES: 

0:00 - 0:34 - SICK TITLE SEQUENCE

0:35 - 2:37 - INTRO

2:38 - 5:27 - 2014 Glasgow Clinic Stories 

5:28 - 16:50 - Being "Details Orientated"  

16:51 - 26:10 - The Last Flight Home - Approach To Writing 

26:11 - 31:25 -  Favourite Song From L.F.H & Favourite Session Story 

31:26 - 34:32 -  Your Future-Present

34:33 - 39:33 - THE SNARE TOUR!!

39:34 - 43:34 - The Right Tool For The Job

43:36 - 46:52 -  SOMETHING SPECIAL

46:53 - 51:23 - Designing The Styx Drum Rig

51:24 - 58:17 -  Playing the Drums On A Mountain

58:18 - 1:01:11 - Spinal Tap!

1:01:12 - 1:07:58 - Not Being Precious About A Gig

1:07:59 - 1:12:07 - Crutial Advice

1:12:08 - 1:13:49 - OUTRO

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