and a half, Frank has been with Sum
41 and Krewella, rotating between
each band’s on and off cycles. “Our
schedules have aligned so perfectly
that I’ve been jumping from one to the
other. I’ve literally played a show with
Sum 41 in America, went right to the
airport to fly to Europe, and walked on
stage with Krewella,” Frank describes.
“They’re both two different beasts
[Sum 41 and Krewella]. Playing with
Krewella at these EDM festivals is
insane, with all the crazy production,
the beat doesn’t stop. And being
an official member of Sum 41 has been
great. The shows and their fans have been
amazing,” he continues.
Growing up in New York City made a
profound impact on Frank, making him the
drummer he is today. His influences weren’t
all just rock ‘n’ roll. Dance music played an
integral role in the making of his percussion
finesse. Frank was born to be a musician. His
parents were both musicians—his mother a
singer and his father a drummer. “When I was
three years old, I walked away from the dinner
table and suddenly, my parents heard a beat
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