REO drummer Alan Gratzer was born in Syracuse, New York, and almost immediately displayed an interest in drums. After bugging his parents for a couple of years to get him a kit, they gave in and got him a toy set. TO READ THE FULL STORY: Subscribe NowLOG IN Read this article +get instant access TO 45 YEARS of Modern Drummer issues WITH A DIGITAL SUBSCRIPTION for just $4.99 month with no contract!