We are back at Blackbird Studios to speak with Paul Simmons, as he reflects on the moment he first listened to side one of 2112 by Rush – a “life-changing moment” that he will never forget.

Paul Simmons reflects on his experience, from landing his first gig at the age of twenty to touring with various heavy hitters in the American rock scene.

Today on #NerdingOut the iconic Blackbird Studios’ former operations manager and resident drum tech Paul Simmons shares what gear he would use to piece together a thrash metal kit.