Drummers on Drumming Big Fat Five: Tosh Peterson's (@tosh_thedrummer) Top 5 Influences
Jul 7, 2021
Tosh Peterson, aka Tosh the Drummer, a pro who’s toured with Machine Gun Kelly and fronts Bexley. He talks daily practice and work ethic. He shares how social media and chance led to big tours. He dives into showmanship, theatrical solos, and learning from mentors like Thomas Pridgen. He also reflects on touring beginnings, songwriting, and balancing multiple projects.
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Daily Warm Up Is Nonnegotiable
- Do keep a strict daily warm-up routine to maintain and grow technical facility.
- Tosh does an hour to 1.5 hour warm-up (sometimes up to 2 hours) and practices ~10 hours a day, expanding the routine over months.
Be Present And Say Yes To Subbing
- Try networking and showing up in person to create opportunities.
- Tosh met MGK people by attending shows, connecting via Instagram, and stepping in as a sub when Rook was injured, which led to regular work.
Play How You'd Want To Watch
- Playing how you want to watch creates a signature performance style.
- Tosh purposely designs showmanship into his playing so his kit is both visually striking and musically expressive on big stages like Billboard.
