Pete Parada

Pete Parada
Pete Parada in 2016
Pete Parada in 2016
Background information
Birth namePeter Parada
Born (1973-07-09) July 9, 1973 (age 51)[1]
OriginArkport, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Drummer
Years active1995–present
Member ofThe Defiant
Formerly of
Websitepeteparada.com

Peter Parada (born July 9, 1973)[2] is an American musician who has been a member of several bands. Parada's drumming career began in 1995 when he joined L.A. band World In Pain on a recommendation from future Korn drummer Ray Luzier and then Steel Prophet in 1996 with whom he recorded one album a year later. Subsequently he joined Face to Face, Saves the Day and the Offspring, where he was a member from 2007 to 2021 and served as the band's second longest-serving drummer, behind Ron Welty. Parada was also associated with the metal band Engine and Rob Halford's solo project Halford, and briefly played drums in the punk band Alkaline Trio. He has also toured with My Chemical Romance, Devo and The Bronx. Parada joined YouTuber Tim Pool's band Timcast for their songs "Only Ever Wanted" and "Genocide"[3] and in 2023 co-founded the band the Defiant.

  1. ^ "Pete Parada". The Offspring Session. March 28, 2007. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2011.
  2. ^ "Pete Parada". The Offspring Session. March 28, 2007. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2011.
  3. ^ "Tim Pool's 'Only Ever Wanted' Rockets Up iTunes Music Chart". Hollywood in Toto. August 27, 2022. Retrieved March 4, 2023.

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