BUCKCHERRY Drummer Goes Back To High School

October 24, 2009

On Monday October 5, 2009, Vater Percussion brought Xavier Muriel, drummer for BUCKCHERRY, into Weymouth High School in Massachusetts as a guest speaker for the school's music students. The platinum-selling artist and Grammy-nominated drummer was in Boston that day on the band's U.S. tour opening for KISS.

Xavier spoke to the 60-plus music students about his personal background, the history of BUCKCHERRY, life on the road, his influences, what his hopes and dreams were when he was a high school music student back in Austin, Texas and so on. Xavier also took some time to answer questions and to sign autographs.

"Xavier Muriel was by far the most compelling guest speaker we've had at Weymouth High School in many ways," said John Duff, Director of Bands. "His session explained the challenges and successes of his time in the music industry. He was well spoken, professional, and had a very positive message for the kids. Xavier showed that he is a real person with a real life."

The Xavier Muriel session at Weymouth High School was in part of Vater's ongoing involvement with the school in memory of Jeffrey Phillips. Phillips was an employee of Vater for 10 years who graduated from the school in 1996.

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