Jason Sutter is an American musician and drummer currently based in Los Angeles, California.A well versed drummer, having studied and performed extensively across multiple genres, Sutter is most widely recognized within the rock genre for his associations with bands such as Marilyn Manson, Smash Mouth, New York Dolls, Chris Cornell (Soundgarden, Audioslave), and Foreigner among others.Originally from Potsdam, New York, Sutter’s interest in playing drums began early as a young child and was supported by his parents thus leading to initial lessons with Jim Peterszak, a musician and instructor having also taught Dave Weckl and Vinnie Colaiuta.Sutter performed professionally for the first time at age ten and by age thirteen had formed a band with three friends known as Paragon.