Nate Rothacker
| Nate Rothacker | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Nathan Rothacker |
| Also known as | Dallas St. Bernard |
| Born |
September 28, 1981 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Comedy Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Instruments | Drum |
| Years active | 2005 - Present |
| Labels | Sony Legacy, SPV GmbH |
| Associated acts | Trainwreck, Kyle Gass Band, Tenacious D, Plan B |
Nathan "Nate" Rothacker is an American drummer best known for his role in Trainwreck as "Dallas St. Bernard". He has also performed in The Kyle Gass Band and has worked as numerous roles both on and off-stage for Tenacious D.
Career
Rothacker's first band formed in 1996 at Hilliard Davidson High School in Ohio, originally called Plan B (now called (House of Heroes), where Rothacker was the drummer. In 1998, Colin Rigsby replaced Rothacker on drums. In 2005, Rothacker friendship with John Konesky and John Spiker made him the drummer for Trainwreck after Kevin Weisman's departure. Whilst with the band he recorded one EP and one album, The Wreckoning.[1] Due to his work with Trainwreck, he would go on to work as a drum tech and would accompany JR Reed during "Car Chase City" for Tenacious D's The Pick of Destiny tour. This lead Rothacker to play for them at Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2010. In 2011, after the demise of Trainwreck, Rothacker would go on to play for The Kyle Gass Band up until leaving in 2013.[2] In 2015, Rothacker's car used on The Pick of Destiny tour was auctioned off to raise funds for the Sweet Stuff Foundation.[3]
Discography
- The EP, Trainwreck (2006) - Drums
- The Wreckoning, Trainwreck (2009) - Drums
- Kyle Gass Band, The Kyle Gass Band (2013) - Drums
Music videos
- "Tim Blankenship", Trainwreck (2008)
- "Brodeo", Trainwreck (2010)