I can't even begin to imagine how hard it would be to fill those shoes. I played percussion in band for many years, but never the set. We had a guy who was basically a prodigy. In 8th grade him and another guy did Moby Dick for the talent show. It was freaking amazing.
You played percussion? Wow, that's such a great way to fill the music to the next level in a band. It adds a great layer to the music.
Yes, seven years I think. I started out on cymbals in marching band and eventually moved my way up to snare. I have so many medals from the orchestra competitions we were in.
Wow, that's cool !!