Alyssa Johnston: Why did you decide to join the Lassie Foundation full time?
Frank Lenz: The answer should be obvious,
I want to be apart of something brilliant and
new. The band inspires me.
AJ: Are you still working with Fold Zandura?
Frank: I will be playing with Fold when ever they need me here at home.
AJ: Do you know about their plans for a new drummer?
Frank: I know that Kevin from Quail is currently with them and he is a great drummer.
AJ: Have you been involved in other bands in the past?
Frank: A few, I mostly have been a
working musician my whole life, that means that I
have played anything for anybody if
they pay me.
AJ: How did you get started playing the drums?
Frank: My father is a musician and I started when I was very young. When I knew I wanted to play the drums he made sure that I learned correctly. There's no reason for it, I've just always played the drums.
AJ: My brother, Chad, saw Fold Zandura twice in concert and said you broke 2 snare heads in one show, and killed a small wiener dog named Freighter (or was that Trucker?) with a flying splinter. Why do you pound the drums so much harder than most drummers?
Frank: Because Fold Zan was a trio,
in that situation I would overplay to create some
energy on stage. Its hard to sound
powerful when there's three guys and a tape player.
In Lassie I do not have a reason to
play so hard. We have five talented members who are quite capable of creating
a wonderful live sound, I don't feel so responsible for the rock and roll.
Also, I have never harmed Eric's dog trucker, I've only made him a bit
dizzy.
AJ: What's the first album you remember hearing?
Frank: Tower of Power, I don't recall the title.
AJ: What music do you listen to?
Frank: All kinds.
AJ: Do you play any instrument besides drums?
Frank: I try to play a little guitar
but I suck. My degree was in choral conducting,
I sing sometimes.
AJ: What do you like to do that doesn't involve music?
Frank: Read
AJ: What are your future plans?
Frank: Make millions in music, be in a brilliant band, and be nice to my wife. Thank you.