Barry Kerch Steps Back for Mental Health | Rock Music News

Barry Kerch, Shinedown’s original drummer since 2000, is taking a mental health break from the road — with Josh Sturm and Zack Mack stepping in to power through the North American leg of “Dance, Kid, Dance Act II.” Known for starting drumming at just seven and earning an anthropology degree while touring, Kerch remains humble about his skills, calling himself the best fit for Shinedown — not necessarily the best in the world. The tour ends in early September, and fans are watching closely for his return behind the kit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/253ec80c3f9cc67e