He played drums for Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, Bo Diddley, and many other notable artists.
Now he's on the road inspiring others as a motivational speaker.
"One-to-One with John DeDakis" goes 1-2-1 with rock drummer Sandy Gennaro.
See and hear it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H4QuUF07GM&list=PLXDV_HPUqtvvV-j0lyb2BsaZNSW3GCcDP&index=1&t=1358s
I never thought much about drummers except that they pounded out a beat. I actually prefer a cappella, or a guitar that can play a melody where you almost can hear the words. When I went to concerts, I hated it when there was a drum solo that went on and on and on. Wanting to get back to the music.
My nephew grew up in Madison schools. He is a drummer with a band that he started with in high school. Unfortunately, I never got to see him play.
My favorite drummer is Don Henley. Not for his drumming. Got to see him once on his own away from the Eagles.
Ron