638 – Billy Ashbaugh: The Work Never Ends
Billy Ashbaugh is the epitome of what happens when hard work and preparation meet opportunity. For nearly 40 years Billy has been performing professionally, and although he’s toured with ‘NSYNC, Pat Benatar, The Moody Blues, John Lodge, and a slew of other artists, he never rested on his laurels and never eased his foot off the gas. He’s a hardworking, prepared and on-time professional who realizes that he can always be replaced. Sure, his playing and reputation is what gets him in the room, but it’s his steadfast professionalism that keeps him there.
Billy Ashbaugh talks about:
- Starting drums “late” at age 15
- How he discovered himself as a player
- Techniques he has used to stand out as a drummer
- Transitioning from a smaller band into NSYNC
- What he listens for when plays back recordings of himself
- His approach to learning different styles of music quickly
- Projects he’s working on now