Success is a Choice · 2026-06-23 · 38 min
Pete Parada, a long-time rock & roll drummer is today's guest on the "Success is a Choice" podcast. Pete talks with Jamy Bechler about a bunch of things including ... Being in a rock band What makes a great drummer New collaboration with The Defiant Mentality when performing at concerts Behind-the-scenes look at the music industry Controversial exit from The Offspring during Covid Pete Parada was the Offspring's drummer from 2007-2021. He has also drummed with Face to Face, Saves the Day, and the Defiant. In 2023, he co-founded the Defiant, which includes Dicky Barrett (lead singer of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones), Greg Camp (Smash Mouth), Johnny Rioux (Street Dogs), and Joey LaRocca (The Briggs). He also collaborated with Tim Pool on his songs "Only Ever Wanted" and "Genocide".
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