Interviews

TODD SUCHERMAN: Interview with the Iconic Styx Sticksman!

today9 June, 2025

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Get ready for drumming royalty! Todd Sucherman joins The UK Drum Show Main Stage host Ollie Winiberg ahead of his performance on 19th October at ACC Liverpool. Grab your tickets for the UK’s hottest drum weekend now: HERE

We talk Styx, solos, Spinal Tap moments, and what to expect from his epic set. Hit play and get inspired!

02:16 – Evolving with Styx

06:20 – The UK Drum Show

09:30 – Breaking the fourth wall with Spinal Tap

15:00 – Breaking Bad…habits

18:00 – The importance of kindness

20:20 – Demoralising and fascinating

24:15 – Todd’s 5 rules

29:00 – In 100 years time…


Todd Proudly Uses…

Sonor Drums

Sabian Cymbals

Remo Drumheads

Promark Drumsticks

Audix Microphones


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Biography

Todd Sucherman is one of the world’s most in demand drummers and educators. This ten time winner in the Modern Drummer Reader’s Poll awards has best been known for holding down the drum chair in the multi platinum band, Styx, for the last 29 years.

He has recorded and performed with artists diverse as Brian Wilson, Spinal Tap, Eric Marienthal, Antoine Fafard, Don Felder, Legacy Pilots, Finally George and hundreds of other artists.

In the field of education, Todd released his multiple award winning “Methods & Mechanics I & II” DVDs along with his wildly popular “Rock Drumming Masterclass” exclusive for Drumeo which had students from over 60 different countries.

Todd continues to travel the globe whether performing, recording, teaching or lecturing to musicians worldwide.

Written by: Nick Carter

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The Venue

ACC Liverpool, King’s Dock, Port of Liverpool
Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, L3 4FP
T: 0151 475 8888

Show Opening Times

18th – 19th Oct 2025
9am – 6pm

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