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Todd Sucherman
Todd kept up with his musical studies through school and attended Berklee College of Music for one year. There he studied privately with Gary Chaffee, a world-renowned educator with former students the likes of Steve Smith and Vinnie Colaiuta. In 1988, Todd returned to Chicago and quickly established himself as a first call musician in the recording scene. As an in demand player for live and session work, this led to his association with the band Styx. Todd was called in to record when Styx's John Panozzo was ill. After John Panozzo's unfortunate death, Todd's position in the band was solidified. Twelve years later Styx continues to play to millions of fans all over the world averaging 100 dates a year. Todd has recorded several albums with the band including "Big Bang Theory" which put the band in the top 50 on Billboard for the fourth straight decade. In-between his time with Styx he's recorded over 1000 radio and TV spots and worked with artists diverse as Peter Cetera, Brian Culbertson, Spinal Tap, Michael Bolton, The Falling Wallendas, Eric Marienthal, and Brian Wilson (including his 2003 release with Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton and Elton John). Todd has been an in demand clinician performing at drum festivals around the world. In 2007 he produced and played on the debut from Taylor Mills, "Lullagoodbye" which featured appearance from Brian Wilson and Tommy Shaw. After years of touring and recording, Sucherman released his much anticipated instructional DVD release, Methods and Mechanics. Modern Drummer magazine called it "a stunning achievement" and "one of the most stunning looking and sounding DVDs ever." Sucherman brought his knowledge of thousands of gigs, shows and recording sessions along with over three decades as a professional drummer to this useful and unique presentation. Working with a diverse group of artists, he highlights a wealth of knowledge that goes way beyond the technical aspects of drumming. For more information on the DVD, please visit, Altitudedigital.com.
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Todd
Sucherman grew up in a musical family. His father, Arnold J. Sucherman,
was a doctor by day, and a big band drummer by night. As a result,
Todd was fascinated with the drums as an infant. His father taught him
to play and he could read music by age five. His first paying gig was
with his brothers, "The Sucherman Brothers" at age six. They
continued to play together and with other musicians for years.