Frank Zummo

Frank Zummo
Zummo performing at Rock im Park in 2023
Zummo performing at Rock im Park in 2023
Background information
Also known asEl Dildo
Born (1978-07-02) 2 July 1978 (age 45)
Long Island, New York, U.S.[1]
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Drums
  • percussion
Years active2001–present
Member of
Formerly of

Frank C. Zummo[2] (born July 2, 1978)[3][4] is an American musician, best known as the drummer for rock bands Sum 41[5][6] and Street Drum Corps.[7]

Career[edit]

Zummo is one of the founding members of Street Drum Corps. He has performed as the drummer for several other bands, both as a full-time member and session member, including Thenewno2, theStart, Dead By Sunrise, Virgin Steele, and Krewella.[8][9] In August 2009, Zummo filled in for Tommy Lee for a string of Mötley Crüe shows.[10] In January 2011, he became the new drummer for the band Julien-K.

Zummo joined Sum 41 in 2015, following the departure of original drummer and founding member Steve Jocz in 2013.[11] Zummo has recorded three studio albums with Sum 41, 2016's 13 Voices, 2019's Order in Decline, and 2024's Heaven :x: Hell. He has performed drum sets and DJ sets several times at Emo Nite in Los Angeles.[12]

Discography[edit]

With Street Drum Corps

With Sum 41

As a featured artist

  • Titus – "Wasted Youth"
  • Virtual Riot & Modestep - "This Could Be Us"
  • Ray Volpe - "Afterlife (I'll Dream of You)"

Awards and nominations[edit]

Awards[edit]

A select list of Zummo's awards and nominations.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 "Frank Zummo" Alternative Press Music Awards – Best Drummer Won[14]

References[edit]

  1. ^ White, Logan (September 18, 2020). "INTERVIEW: Frank Zummo Talks Sum 41, Solo Material, And Family Life". Substreammagazine. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "Frank C. Zummo - Drummerszone". Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "Happy birthday @frankzummo!". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  4. ^ Pettigrew, Jason (October 5, 2020). "Two years ago, Zummo and his wife took a brief trip to Hawaii to celebrate his 40th birthday". Alternative Press Magazine. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  5. ^ alwayssum41 (September 5, 2015), Sum 41 – Studio Update 2015 – Frank Zummo on drums, retrieved February 20, 2016{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Punknews.org (February 19, 2016). "Frank Zummo is the new drummer for Sum 41". www.punknews.org. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  7. ^ "Security Check Required". www.facebook.com. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  8. ^ "MÖTLEY CRÜE Recruits STREET DRUM CORPS' FRANK ZUMMO For Next Three Shows". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. August 21, 2009. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  9. ^ "Street Drum Corps' Frank Zummo: Playing Drums for Motley Crue Was an 'Amazing Experience'". Noisecreep. September 15, 2009. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  10. ^ "MÖTLEY CRÜE Recruits STREET DRUM CORPS' FRANK ZUMMO For Next Three Shows". Blabbermouth. August 21, 2009. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  11. ^ "Sum 41 Drummer Steve Jocz Leaves Band". Loudwire. April 18, 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  12. ^ "Emo Nite Taking Emotions on the Road on 2018 Tour". AXS (company).
  13. ^ Taylor, James (October 22, 2023). "Sum 41 - When We Were Young Festival 2023 - 'Landmines' & 'Heaven & Hell' Double Album". YouTube. Event occurs at 8:08. Retrieved October 24, 2023. It should be out sometime in the early new year. That's what I think. That is the plan.
  14. ^ "Sum 41's Frank Zummo wins Best Drummer at the 2017 APMAs". Alternative Press. July 17, 2017.

External links[edit]

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