PBLA Industry Talks is a new series in which pointblank LA's key music business instructor Marko DeSantis sits down with some of the music industry's biggest names to chat about their careers, their insights into the music business, the skills it takes to achieve success, and more. Marko is an industry legend in his own right, best known as the lead guitarist for the rock band Sugarcult, with whom he received a RIAA-Certified Gold® Record for the debut album Start Static. For this Industry Panel session, Marko will be joined by drummer and renowned music mastermind Frank Zummo.
Frank Zummo is one of the most successful and versatile drummers in the music industry today. Currently the drummer for rock band Sum 41, Zummo has an impressive list of career credits. To name just a few impressing highlights, Frank has worked with Kayzo, collaborated with Shepard Fairey, filled in for Tommy Lee of Motley Crue, performed at Linkin Park's Celebration of Chester Bennington alongside Linkin Park, System Of A Down, and Steve Aoki, and shared the stage with Josh Dune (Twenty One Pilots) and Adrian Young (No Doubt) at the 2017 Alternative Press Music Awards where he won “Drummer of the Year.” Frank is also co-founder of the award-winning drum ensemble Street Drum Corps, a project that has resulted in world tours, Vegas residencies, and a nationwide franchise with several theme park residencies.
In this industry talk, Frank will share his vast industry expertise, knowledge, and experience as a successful, multi-faceted artist. Frank will share everything that went into his journey of becoming a successful touring artist and sharing the stage with some of the most popular names in music. He will explain the best practices for honing in on your craft and creating endless opportunities for success. Attendees should take this opportunity to engage in conversation and get their questions answered live by one of the most successful navigators of the modern music industry.