This week on I Was In That Band, I’m joined by legendary DFW drummer Bruce Alford.

Bruce shares stories of his early days growing up in Mississippi, his move to North Texas for college, and how he built a reputation as one of the area’s most versatile and in-demand drummers. We talk about the arc of his career, his deep interest in drums and gear, and how that led him to buying and selling modern used drums. What started as a side hustle has grown into Fort Worth Drum Emporium—his own business and current link to the music world. It’s a great conversation with someone who’s spent a lifetime behind the kit and around the gear.