Known most prominently as the drummer in Sum 41 since 2016, Frank Zummo has spent 2021 bringing his extensive rock and drumming expertise to dance music. The latest step in this crossover is the release of “On My Mind” featuring Grabbitz, which marks Zummo’s sixth release on Jauz’s Bite This! label this year.
“On My Mind” shows Frank on drums, with co-production from FourNames and Grabbitz, as Grabbitz’s vocals tell an emotional story of having a lost lover on your mind. The accompanying music video gives fans a look into what Zummo’s new solo drumming act would look like.
After lockdown stripped away Zummo’s primary form of creative expression and touring with Sum 41, he carved out some new outlets for himself. This included exploring his own solo sound in the dance music space, which Zummo dove into head first to save himself and his mental health. The result includes his latest six releases on Bite This!, including “Sick” with Jauz and “Night Rider” with Neffex. He also launched his motivational drum workshops for kids, Frank Zummo X School Of Rock Workshop Tour, where he toured the west coast with Laird Superfood teaching kids about drumming and live music.
Frank’s rock legacy is undeniable - other projects Zummo has in his pocket include: Motley Crue (filled in for Tommy Lee during a hand injury), Krewella, Gary Numan, Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots' late singer), Julien-K, Dead By Sunrise, Kayzo, Dhani Harrison, and many more.
About Frank Zummo
Frank Zummo is one of the busiest, versatile and passionate drummers out there today. He has worked with countless artists through the years, and is currently the drummer of the rock band SUM 41 and EDM Artist Kayzo.
Born in New York City, Zummo began drumming around age 3, when he discovered his father's drum kit. By age 7, he was an award-winning drummer, taking home top prize in Long Island Drum Centers “Battle of the Beats”. At the 2017 AP Awards (Alternative Press Magazine) Zummo won "Drummer Of The Year" and performed at the awards show alongside Josh Dun (Twenty One Pilots) & Adrian Young (No Doubt, Dreamcar).
Zummo also performed the special Linkin Park & friends Chester Bennington celebration concert at the Hollywood Bowl with Linkin Park & special guests System Of A Down, Steve Aoki and Sum 41's Deryck Whibley.
In 2019, Frank debuted his solo venture alongside Kayzo at Coachella Music Festival. His first EP, It's My War, was released via Bite This! Records in September 2020 and he is currently working on new music.
He has collaborated with iconic street artist Shepard Fairy and his two drum kits can been seen showcased at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. They have also collaborated together on a special & limited edition snare drum with all funds being donated to the Silverlake Music Conservatory. In 2019, Frank's “Peace Guard” custom drumkit that was entirely hand painted by Shepard was debuted.
In 2004, Zummo co-founded the award-winning drum ensemble Street Drum Corps, which became his biggest project to date, resulting in countless world tours, Vegas residencies and performances onstage with Linkin Park, 30 Seconds to Mars, Chris Cornell (Soundgarden); and has now expanded into a nationwide franchise with several theme park residencies.