159: Joey Castillo (Wasted Youth, Sugartooth, QotSA, Eagles of Death Metal, Zakk Sabbath)

The Trap Set with Joe Wong

Joe Wong

Joewong, Drums, Comedy, Performing Arts, Arts, Drummers

4.8 • 709 Ratings

🗓️ 14 March 2018

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Joey Castillo grew up in Gardena, CA, and he found an early musical home in the vital Southern California punk scene of the early 80s. Joey's unique style combines the frenetic energy of punk with a strong sense of swing and tasteful restraint. He tells Joe about growing up in a multi-generational home; seeing his punk heroes up close; developing his own musical personality; letting his instincts guide him through life; and his thoughts on becoming a dad. Tune in next week for a bonus episode, featuring Joey's answers to your questions!

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0:00.0	People of Seattle, I'm very excited to announce that the Trapset Live is headed your way.
0:06.3	On Thursday, April 12th at 7 p.m., live at K-E-X-P, we have an unassailably fantastic lineup,
0:14.9	comprising Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, Ruby Dunphy of Thunderpussy,
0:23.1	Tendai Marare of Shabaz Palaces,
0:29.7	Jason McGur of Death Cab for Cutie, and Toby Vale of Bikini Kill and Spider-in-the-Webs.
0:35.7	This is truly a can't-miss event, and admission is free, but space is limited and available only on a first come, first serve basis.
0:38.3	That's Thursday, April 12th at 7 p.m. at K-E-X-P.
0:43.3	See you there, Seattle.
0:45.3	But the one thing that I can't say is for some reason, I just didn't throw in the towel, and I, you know, pressed on and it got me to
0:58.6	where I needed to be.
0:59.6	This is Joe Wong.
1:14.1	Welcome to the Trapset, where each week we explore the lives of drummers.
1:18.6	I want to play something for you. I'm going to be. You're hearing Misfit Love by Queens of the Stone Age, featuring my guest, Joey Castillo on drums.
1:55.0	Joey was raised in the South Bay region of Los Angeles.
1:59.0	As a teenager in the early 80s, he found a musical home in the Southern California punk scene,
2:04.6	drawing inspiration from drummers such as Bill Stevenson, Lucky Lear, and Tim Spitznick's Leach.
2:10.6	Over the course of nearly 40 years, he's honed an instantly identifiable style that combines the feral energy of punk with a sense of swing, restraint, and precision.
2:22.3	Joey's powerful presence has made him one of his generation's most highly sought-after rock drummers.
2:28.3	He's worked with artists such as Wasted Youth, Queens of the Stone Age, Sugar Tooth, Danzig, Eagles of Death
2:35.9	Metal, and currently, Zach Wild.
2:39.6	I spoke to Joey in downtown Los Angeles.
2:42.6	He was visiting with his wife, who is due to give birth to the couple's first child later this
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