Moving from behind the drum kit to the front of the stage would be a scary move for even the most versatile musician, but it’s a formula that seems to be paying off for many drummers in the music industry. Undoubtedly one of the most successful transfers is Dave Grohl, former Nirvana drummer who now leads the chart-topping Foo Fighters, a band that is still going strong twelve years after they formed. Looking specifically at the CCM industry, it worked for Peter Furler and the newsboys after the departure of lead singer John James. Aaron Gillespie from Underoath took advantage of some down time and formed The Almost, and now Brandon Estelle from Superchick has made the role-change to bring us the up and coming Inland Record’s band Starlit Platoon.
