Some Q & A...

First Drum Set?

My first drum set was a simple 5 piece Ludwig set. It was red sparkle with a funky purple, supralite snare drum that was just cranking.

Favorite Moment?

Mexico City with the Danny Cruz band in front of 10,000 youth. My solo went unusually well and I was interviewed on Spanish radio! Cool night.

Worst Moment?

Playing in front of nobody in San Luis Obispo on a stage not meant for drums. My drums literally fell right off the stage in the middle of a song.

First Worship Assignment?

Tuesday Night Youth Group. I was 15ish and the usual drummer, Paul Brill, was late, so my Dad, who was the worship leader at the time, asked me to play. My first tune was "I've Waited." I remember being really nervous when Paul walked into the room in the middle of the tune.

Most Proud Of?

The people I have had the opportunity to play with.

Most Ashamed Of?

Being a primadonna when I was younger and thought I was the greatest.

Biggest Influences?

Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Alvaro Lopez Jr.

Most Humiliating Experience?

Playing a solo on Alvaro Lopez' kit in Tijuana. It was so lame, and then Alvaro and Torre Fuerte opened with Chick Corea's Rumble. It was humiliating cause I had no idea he was such a great drummer!

More will come as I get this going. More than anything, I am so glad for each of these things that I have shortly recounted. Even though some are obviously a tad embarrassing, I am glad today that the Lord has used everything and everyone to mold and shape the person, and drummer I have become.

Take Care All.
Frank