BigDinSD
Gold Member
My son sold me his iPod about 4 years ago loaded with about 300 songs. A few by the band Blink 182. He tells me about a Blink 182 concert where the drummer is strapped to his seat, which is attached to a riser that rises off the stage and rotates 360 degrees. Later, I get my Guitar Center Catalog, and this guy with tatoos on neck and arms is standing in front of a OCDP kit. I say, OK, this is the guy who almost got killed in a plane crash, affair with Paris Hilton, does have some licks and skill. I do a little research and I find out:
-Broken, difficult childhood, mother dies before he starts high school, gets tatooed so he can only be a drummer, and not work a normal job. I'm not a Blink 182 fan, but I do like to connect with my kids and learn about thier interests. My son's mother died too before he started High School.
Overrated...? Perhaps. But in order to be considered "overrated" in society, you've broken through barriers and people know your name. To me, he is a musician, drummer and entrepreneur who doesn't have to do the 9-5 day job, and earns money while he sleeps. Looks like he's doing what he loves...
Cool gig.
-Broken, difficult childhood, mother dies before he starts high school, gets tatooed so he can only be a drummer, and not work a normal job. I'm not a Blink 182 fan, but I do like to connect with my kids and learn about thier interests. My son's mother died too before he started High School.
Overrated...? Perhaps. But in order to be considered "overrated" in society, you've broken through barriers and people know your name. To me, he is a musician, drummer and entrepreneur who doesn't have to do the 9-5 day job, and earns money while he sleeps. Looks like he's doing what he loves...
Cool gig.