Drummer Sandy Gennaro Rocks and Motivates the Masses

Published: June 18, 2020, 4:01 p.m.

Sandy Gennaro grew up on the outskirts of New York City and today lives in Nashville, TN. In 1965 he purchased his first drum set for $383. As the saying goes, the rest is history.

In a career that has spanned over 50 years, Sandy has toured with some of the biggest names in music such as Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, Bo Diddley, The Monkees, Michael Bolton, and others. But it was a random act of kindness and taking a few moments to speak with a fan that opened a huge door in Sandy's life. 

Today Sandy is in his seventh decade and still plays with Rock United, an 80s cover band. Yet this hard-charging, rock-n-roll drummer is also a highly coveted motivational speaker. Companies such as FedEx, Belmont University, Keller Williams, and The School of Rock have retained Sandy to provide the recipe for inspiration and success, whether the platform is business, music, or life. 

In this episode, Sandy shares his life journey, which will inspire everyone to give their best every day.