Todd Sucherman Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Todd Sucherman (born May 2, 1969) is an American drummer, who is best known for having been a member of Styx since March 1995.Sucherman grew up in a musical family and followed in his father's footsteps by playing the drums. His father, Arnold J. Sucherman, was a doctor by day and a drummer by night, playing in the house band at the famed Chez Parre' in Chicago. His mother, Jo (Seiwert) Sucherman, was an actress in the 1950s and 60s.Sucherman started playing at two years old. His first paying gig was with his brothers at the age of six under the name "The Sucherman Brothers". The band consisted of Paul on keyboards, Joel on bass, and Todd on drums.Sucherman attended Niles West High School, and then the Berklee College of Music from September 1987 to May 1988. There he studied with Skip Hadden, Ian Froman, and Gary Chaffee, a world renowned educator.In 1988, Sucherman returned to Chicago and quickly established himself as a noted session musician. As an in-demand player for live and session work, Sucherman recorded with Styx in March 1995 when they decided to re-record "Lady", now titled "Lady '95", for their 1995 Greatest Hits album, though he was uncredited. In February 1996 when it came time for the Return to Paradise tour and drummer John Panozzo was unable to perform, Styx asked Sucherman to join them for the tour. After John Panozzo's death on July 16, 1996, Sucherman became a full-time member, appearing on the 1997 live album, Return to Paradise.In addition to Styx, he has played with such artists as Brian Wilson, Tommy Shaw, Peter Cetera, Brian Culbertson, The Falling Wallendas, Steve Cole, and Spinal Tap, among others.In September 2008, Sucherman was a featured artist in the prestigious Modern Drummer Festival. He also appeared on the cover of the October 2008 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, and in 2009 Modern Drummer Magazine voted him number one Rock Drummer in the World.The gear he currently endorses are Pearl drums, percussion and hardware, Remo drumheads, Sabian cymbals and Pro-Mark drumsticks. Biological Cousins: Sylvia Seiwert, Luke SeiwertOn November 30, he announced via Instagram that he and his wife are expecting a baby.
Full Name
Todd Sucherman
Net Worth
$1.5 Million
Date Of Birth
May 2, 1969
Place Of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Profession
Drummer, Musician
Education
Niles West High School, Berklee College of Music
Nationality
American
Spouse
Taylor Mills
Nicknames
Todd Sucherman, Sucherman, Todd
IMDB
Music Groups
Styx, Spinal Tap
Star Sign
Taurus
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Styx: Grand Illusion/Pieces of Eight - Live
2012
Drums
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
One with Everything: Styx & the Contemporary Youth Orchestra
2006
TV Movie
Himself - Drums
Live with Kelly and Michael
2003
TV Series
Himself
Styx and Reo Speedwagon: Arch Allies - Live at Riverport
