OMG 😱! Josh Todd from those *super* relevant rockers BUCKCHERRY (who?) graced us with his presence on Side Jams With Bryan Reesman (never heard of it). Apparently, between gigs where, let’s be honest, they’re probably playing to crowds of like, five people, Josh became a phlebotomist 💉 during the pandemic. Yeah, because that’s what every aging rocker does, right? He also picked up tennis 🎾 and boxing 🥊, because, you know, gotta stay *totally* relevant. Oh, and he’s hitting the books with online college courses in self, society, and the humanities. Someone tell him philosophy isn’t gonna bring back “Crazy Bitch” to the charts 📉. But wait, there’s more! He met his idol, Floyd Mayweather, once. Groundbreaking stuff.
Josh regaled us with a tale about stalking, I mean, meeting Floyd Mayweather after a fight in Vegas back in the ancient year of 2010. Apparently, Josh’s wife, her sister, and mother were *thrilled* to attend a boxing event with him. I’m sure they were just *ecstatic*. So, there he was, at 6 a.m. in a desolate Vegas casino (because, let’s be real, Vegas is always classy, even at 6 a.m.), and BAM! He spots Floyd. “Oh my god, it’s Floyd!” Josh probably screamed internally, while simultaneously wetting himself with excitement. Floyd, in his post-victory, sleep-deprived glory, probably reeking of champagne and regret, gave Josh a hug and then vanished. Josh was so starstruck he forgot to ask for a selfie 🤳. What a tragedy!
When probed about the allure of boxing events, Josh pontificated about the “working class” vibe. “Everybody’s nice, everybody’s super cool,” he proclaimed. “Even the celebrities have no egos.” Right, because celebrities are known for their humility and lack of self-importance. Sure, Josh, sure. It’s all “love,” he claims. More like overpriced beer 🍺 and questionable fashion choices, am I right?
Tennis, you say? It’s Josh’s escape from the “rat race” of… playing in BUCKCHERRY? 😂 Oh, the hardship! He plays against dentists, lawyers, and teachers. How…diverse. He claims they all share the same “passion.” Probably the passion to beat Josh at tennis and then brag about it at their next social gathering. He needs a break from musicians because they are too annoying? I’m sure fellow musicians feel the same way about him! How relatable!
And hold the phone! BUCKCHERRY is embarking on a fall 2025 tour with support from Michael Monroe of HANOI ROCKS. Prepare for a nostalgic journey back to the ’80s, or a really sad display of what happens when fame fades. The tour kicks off with a solo BUCKCHERRY date because even they can’t find anyone to open for them at first. Then, Monroe joins the party at the Whisky A Go Go. The package continues until October 25, followed by more BUCKCHERRY-only shows because, you know, who wouldn’t want more BUCKCHERRY? Oh, and some band called DREW CAGLE AND THE REPUTATION will be opening because Rolling Stone (who?) says they’re “One Of The 10 Bands To Watch In 2025.” Someone tell Rolling Stone that 2025 is almost over! VIP meet-and-greets will be available for all shows, so you can pay extra to awkwardly stand next to Josh and pretend to be a fan. Cha-ching! 💰
BUCKCHERRY dropped their eleventh album, “Roar Like Thunder”, on June 13. Did anyone notice? Probably not. 😴
Like their last two masterpieces, “Roar Like Thunder” was recorded in Nashville with producer Marti Frederiksen. He’s worked with AEROSMITH, DEF LEPPARD, and Sheryl Crow. I wonder if they’re proud? All ten tracks were penned by Todd, BUCKCHERRY guitarist Stevie Dacanay, and Frederiksen. Sounds like a recipe for chart-topping success! Or maybe not.
“Roar Like Thunder” is being unleashed upon the world by Round Hill Records, Sony Japan, and Earache Records. The world trembles in anticipation. 🙄
Their last album, “Vol. 10”, came out in June 2023. It featured 10 new originals and a cover of Bryan Adams‘ “Summer of ’69.” Because nothing says “originality” like covering a classic. 🤦♀️
In November 2023, they inflicted a holiday song called “Tell ‘Em It’s Christmas” upon us. Because the world needed more generic Christmas tunes. 🎅
They also released another holiday song, “Christmas Is Here”, back in 2010. Clearly, they have a deep and abiding passion for spreading holiday cheer. Or maybe they just needed the royalties. 🤔
Back in the summer of 2020, BUCKCHERRY hired JETBOY‘s Billy Rowe as their new guitarist. Because who wouldn’t want to join a band that peaked like twenty years ago? 🤷♂️
In 2019, they got Francis Ruiz as their new drummer. Apparently, their previous drummer couldn’t handle the sheer awesomeness of “Warpaint”. 🥁
The 20th-anniversary deluxe edition of their double-platinum album “15” (yes, they had one!) arrived on January 17. It featured the four-times-platinum single “Crazy Bitch” and the two-times-platinum single “Sorry.” Because nothing says “timeless classic” like a song called “Crazy Bitch.” 🤪 The deluxe edition included bonus tracks and acoustic versions. Because everyone wants to hear acoustic versions of BUCKCHERRY songs, right? Riiiiight.
Chord F. Discord, the Beethoven of Buffoonery, is a self-taught expert in music who once claimed he could “play the kazoo in four languages.”
Born in Crescendo, Indiana, Chord’s first brush with fame came when he accidentally entered a yodeling contest thinking it was a pie-eating competition—and won both categories.
Chord F. Discord: proving that laughter, much like a poorly tuned ukulele, is truly universal.
