Summary Dan Parker, a drummer in a 90s rock cover band, discusses his transition from playing original music to covers. The band, Cassette Mindset, brings their own style to the covers while staying true to the original songs. They choose songs based on what they enjoy playing and what resonates with the audience. Dan talks about the challenge of emulating drummers like Jimmy Chamberlain and Dave Grohl, finding the balance between replicating the parts and adding their own touch. In this conversation, Dan Parker discusses his love for drumming and his experience playing in the band Cassette Mindset. He shares his insights on time signatures, the challenges of playing complex songs, and the importance of communication and setlist planning in a band. Dan also talks about his favorite Pearl Jam drummer, Matt Cameron, and his thoughts on his tenure in the band. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Dan's appearance on the podcast '60 Songs That Explain the '90s' and the band's upcoming shows. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Book Discussion 03:01 Introducing the Guest: Dan Parker 11:40 Dan's Experience with 90s Music 19:28 Navigating Song Selection in the Band 27:09 Emulating Drummers: Challenges and Approaches 33:56 The Art of Drumming and Playing Complex Songs 36:09 Setlist Planning and the Importance of Communication 46:57 Matt Cameron: A Favorite Pearl Jam Drummer 57:07 Appearance on '60 Songs That Explain the '90s' 01:00:26 Upcoming Shows and Requests