Robb Rivera (Nonpoint) - Ep022

Robb Rivera of Nonpoint and the Robbcast Podcast joins Scott this
week to discuss his musical upbringing, career, and plans for the
future.


In this conversation Robb shares his early thrash and hardcore
influences as well as his love for the early days of tape
trading. The history of Nonpoint goes back a long way. Originally
called Nonpoint Factor, the band had a predominantly thrash
sound. Robb shares the history of the band and the many changes
that took place to lead up to their breakthrough with 'Bullet
With a Name.'


Nonpoint fought hard to rise through the ranks. Robb's story in
this conversation about the singer switch that took the band to
the next level is very interesting. Another band that came up
around the same time was Drowning Pool. In this talk, Robb shares
some entertaining war stories of the two bands' relationship and
how it endures today. 


Robb, a self-taught drummer, reflects on his drumming influences
including Neil Peart as well as the first songs he learned to
play. Other topics in this episode include Papa Roach, touring
stories, Ozzfest, Sevendust, Stuck Mojo, future Nonpoint plans,
opening for Linkin Park, Snot, Pantera, and tons more!


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