What happened to the drummer from Toad the Wet Sprocket?
Our old drummer Randy Guss is no longer touring or recording with us. And that was a really big change – to move on from that and both honor the time we had with him and also feel like kind of excited about having a new feel in the band. So it’s been an interesting process. It’s very familial.
Who is the new drummer for Toad the Wet Sprocket?
Josh Daubin
Case in point: Starting Now, Toad’s aptly-titled just-released eighth album — with original bassist-vocalist Dean Dinning and lead guitarist-singer Todd Nichols, plus new drummer Josh Daubin after Randy Guss retired last year — which the band is about to start touring to promote, including September 4-5 at the Lobero.
Who are the band members of Toad the Wet Sprocket?
Glen PhillipsGuitar
Randy GussDrum KitTodd NicholsGuitarDean DinningBass guitarJonathan Kingham
Toad the Wet Sprocket/Members
Toad the Wet Sprocket actually formed more than 30 years ago, in 1986. The band members — singer/songwriter/guitarist Glen Phillips, guitarist/songwriter Todd Nichols, drummer Randy Guss and bassist Dean Dinning — knew one another from San Marcos High School.
Where did Toad the Wet Sprocket get its name?
The unusual band name is taken from a random Monty Python news skit about a fictional band called Toad the Wet Sprocket that was performed by Python’s Eric Idle. In September, a reunited Toad the Wet Sprocket will release their first album in sixteen years entitled New Constellation.
What disease does Randy Guss have?
He has osteogenesis imperfecta.
How did the Cherry Poppin Daddies get their name?
Early years (1989–1993) In 1989, the title of Mr. Wiggles was retired when the band switched to a new name, “Cherry Poppin’ Daddies”, derived from jive slang the members had overheard on a vintage race record.
Where does the name Toad the Wet Sprocket come from?
Who did Glen Phillips marry?
Laurel Franklinm. 1993–2014
Glen Phillips/Spouse
Who is the drummer for Toad the Wet Sprocket?
Randel “Randy” Guss (born March 7, 1967) is an American musician and drummer. He was best known as the drummer for the band Toad the Wet Sprocket from its formation in 1986 until he stopped touring in 2017 and left the band in 2020.
When did Toad the Wet Sprocket release Dulcinea?
In 1994, after years of heavy touring, Toad the Wet Sprocket released Dulcinea, their follow-up to fear. This album spawned the hit singles “Fall Down”, which reached No. 1 on the U.S. Modern Rock charts, as well as No. 5 on the Mainstream Rock chart, and “Something’s Always Wrong”, which also charted.
When did Toad the Wet Sprocket album Fear come out?
Commercial breakthrough (1991–1998) Toad the Wet Sprocket finally achieved fame with their third album, fear. It was released in 1991, and saw the singles “All I Want” and “Walk on the Ocean” reach the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100. The album became the band’s first RIAA-certified platinum album.
