Today we’d like to introduce you to Tosh Peterson.
Hi Tosh, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I grew up in a very musical family. My dad was a drummer and my mom is a mega fan of the musical “Rent”. At the age of two, my parents bought me my first drum set. When I was five I started practicing with my first double bass pedal. Three years later I started playing drums every Sunday at my church. My first paying gig was at age 11 for a local musical theater company. When I turned 16 I got my first touring job playing drums for Nik West. I have since been able to work with some of my favorite artists including Yung Thug, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Nas X, Bad Bunny, Carlie Hanson and many others. I am currently the full-time touring drummer for JXDN and I have a band of my own called Super Kreep.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
If I’m being completely honest It’s been a pretty smooth road along the way. I grew up with a very supportive family which made things much easier. I always had all the time I needed to practice and people to talk to if necessary. As my career unfolds I have had mostly positive experiences with fans and everyday is truly a blessing to live.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
As a drummer, I always try to perform the way I would want to watch someone perform. I have never believed in copying other drummers but I am always inspired by my favorite drummers. What I am most proud of is my work ethic, I practice about 10 hours a day. There is nothing in life I love more than playing drums.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
My favorite childhood memory is when I was 11 my father took me to watch Thomas Pridgen play at a bar near my house. I was not old enough to get inside so he held me up in the window outside. That night led to a lot of great things for me, soon after that I started taking lessons with Thomas for the next five years.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tosh_thedrummer/?utm_medium=copy_link
- Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/tosh_thedrummer?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtkgK-iK4rXu4ZBlz3jnY8w
Image Credits
All photos by Hunter Moreno @huntermoreno
