One Life One Chance with Toby Morse Episode 350- Tosh Peterson (drummer)
Jul 28, 2025
Tosh Peterson, a professional drummer who’s played with Lady Gaga, Machine Gun Kelly and more. He talks about growing up in Fullerton, dropping out to tour at 16, lessons with top drummers, touring life from vans to stadiums, filling in for big acts, international drum clinics, staying drug-free, and leading his band Damage.
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Prefers Hard Hitting Mid Tempo Rock
- Tosh prefers bashing, mid-tempo hard-hitting rock because it fits his drumming strength more than only fast punk chops.
- Damage evolved from punk into punchier rock with catchy choruses and sing-along elements.
Dad Watches Livestreams And Critiques Performances
- Tosh's dad watches shows from home and calls him out on mistakes; he attended Coachella both weekends and watches live streams.
- Tosh jokes his dad will text critique after livestreams and once had to tape over a visible chest tattoo for TV.
Covered Profanity Tattoo With Black Flag Before SNL
- Tosh covered a chest tattoo that said an expletive with the Black Flag logo days before SNL to avoid censorship and aesthetics.
- He chose Black Flag as an easy, meaningful cover that reflected his punk roots.