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Aug 26, 2025 Fred LeBlanc, the dynamic drummer and frontman of Cowboy Mouth, shares his journey from backline to frontman and his love for community-driven music. He emphasizes transforming fans into an engaged community, prioritizing joy over the grueling music business grind. Fred reveals innovative festival tactics like crowd ignition and the importance of live recordings to capture genuine energy. He advocates for disciplined positivity and protecting mental energy, all while treating performances as acts of community service.
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Green Garbage Can Origin
- Fred LeBlanc was born deaf for the first three years and experienced music through vibration before surgery restored hearing.
- A childhood green garbage can led him to discover drumming by accident and set his musical path.
Ignore Critics, Just Go For It
- Don’t worry about what others think; pursue what you want with single-minded drive.
- Fred frames his approach as charging forward despite chaos and criticism.
Live Single Beat The Studio Cut
- MCA released a studio single of "Jenny Says," which underperformed, so the band released a bootleg live single that exploded.
- The live preacher-style performance captured their truth and drove radio play and festival slots.
