the drummer

About Fred

Fred "Fredrock" Fischer has built a career primarily in rock and hard rock, and has extensive experience in Country and Americana.  He is comfortable working with the click, backing tracks, cues, and modern live production, and is passport-ready for touring.    

 

Drummer for Midline

As a long-time member of the hard rock band, Midline, Fred has shared the stage with iconic bands like Candlebox, Queensryche, Motley Crue, Godsmack, Sevendust, Volbeat, Breaking Benjamin, Saliva, HeadPE, and many more. Fred's drumming can be heard on albums In for a Quick Garden and Wreckage, and  Midline has 3 songs that were licensed to ESPN's Re-Evolution of Sports. 

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Drummer for Country Artist, Cliff Miller

Performing with Cliff Miller, Fred opened for bands like Neal McCoy Whitey Morgan, Casey Donahue, Randy Houser, Kimberly Dunn, The Young Dubliners, and Lauren Alaina, and Mark Wills. His drumming is on several Cliff Miller songs, including his EP These Ties are Strong, and singles Everlong, Wichita Lineman, I Got a Name, and others. 

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Drummer for the X-Drive Project

As the drummer for the Frontiers Records X-Drive project originally produced by Andy Johns and completed by Wyn Davis, Fred recorded alongside vocalist Keith St. John, and bassist James LoMenzo, and the project received worldwide distribution.  

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Drummer for Rock Band, Cure for the Fall

With Cure for the Fall, Fred opened for bands like Red, Stryper, Stitched Up Heart, Pop Evil, and Skillet.

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Drum Studio and Podcast

In addition to performing and recording, Fred owns and operates his own dedicated drum studio, FM Studios, and teaching studio, Fredrock School of Drumming, and hosts The Drummergy Podcast, a weekly show focused on the real-world side of being a working musician.

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Fred is endorsed by Vater Drumsticks, Aquarian Drumheads, and Audix Microphones, and is a member of the Sabian Education Network (SEN).