Bermuda Schwartz, the long-time drummer for ”Weird Al” Yankovic, shares his fascinating journey with me from his early days in Chicago to his successful career in Los Angeles. Starting with drum lessons in Phoenix and transitioning from the accordion to drums, Schwartz’s career took off after meeting Yankovic in 1980. Their partnership has spanned over four decades, marked by iconic recordings like ”Another One Rides the Bus” and numerous live performances. Schwartz emphasizes the importance of networking and maintaining a strong online presence, which he has done since 1993, to navigate the evolving music industry. Schwartz also discusses the technical and logistical challenges of recording and performing, including securing permissions for parodies. Despite these hurdles, he expresses gratitude for the band’s longevity and the joy of working with beloved colleagues. He reflects on the luck and hard work that have contributed to their success, drawing parallels with other enduring bands like U2. Schwartz remains dedicated to engaging with fans through social media and has documented their journey through photography, contributing to various publications. His commitment to accessibility and interaction underscores his appreciation for the community that supports them. Checkout all things Bermuda Schwartz @ https://www.bermudaschwartz.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/bermudaschwartz If you want more infor on Weird Al go to: https://www.weirdal.com/ Thanks for listening in, and thanks to our sponsors, and behind the scene crew that makes this podcast happen :) Music Matters with Darrell Craig Harris is sponsored by Kathy Ireland Worldwide & with support from Music Crowns in London, and Nigel John Farmer.~ my co-producer and voice over talent from his studio @VoiceWrapStudio.com ~ in the Southern French countryside ~ nice! Our thanks to Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for our intro and outro backing music clip.  A Big Shout and thanks to our friends at #AudioGeer , @sullenfamily and the awesome support! #Shure #MV7 #podcast mic!  Please check out our Music Matters podcast on @spotifypodcasts Hey, also check out the New Music Matters Podcast Website-  Please, support, LIKE and help us grow - check out our Social Media pages: #music #love #hiphop #rap #art #musician #artist #musica #instagood #singer #instagram #rock #like #dance #guitar #photography #song #bhfyp  #newmusic #life #producer #fashion #rapper #viral #songwriter #creative #podcast