Md caught up with chad to discuss the band’s longevity, recording the new album, the summer tour—and, of course, drums. What’s been the key to keeping not only the band but the same lineup intact for twenty years? In 2006, he opened chad sexton's drum city, a music store in north hollywood, california that specializes in gear, tour supplies, drum lessons, repairs and sales. Watson was replaced by tim mahoney in 1990. In 1992, doug sa martinez joined as a second vocalist and turntablist. I've been involved in school music programs since jr high. I've had the fortunate experience of playing in orchestra, concert and marching band, and the award winning jazz band at westside high school, in omaha, nebraska, directed by roger groth. In late '88, nick, chad and ward moved to la and made an unsuccessful stab at getting a recording contract. Disillusioned with the l. a. Listen to the entire interview with 311’s nick hexum and drummer chad sexton at spotify, apple podcasts, iheart, amazon music, stitcher or audible.

Chad sexton has played drums in 311 for over 30 years. His kit is sick, and he sometimes uses it to make visual art. Drummer and founding member for the alternative rock band 311 who performed on hits including down and all mixed up. he has also released solo work. He started playing drums at the age of four and, throughout grade school, he played with. All five members of 311 grew up in the 1970’s in omaha, nebraska. Nick hexum, tim mahoney and chad sexton lived on the west side of town and went to westside high school together. 311 drummer chad sexton gave modern drummer an exclusive rundown of his pearl masters kit while on tour in ft lauderdale, fl. His unique setup incorporates both old and new components, from.

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