Matt Yonker

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Matt Yonker
Also known asMatt Drastic
Origin Pedricktown, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres Ska punk, punk rock, pop punk
Occupation(s)Musician
Instruments Drums
Years active1997–present
Associated acts Less Than Jake, The Queers, Teen Idols

Matt Yonker (also known as Matt Drastic) [1] is a punk rock drummer, engineer, and producer. He has been a member of Less Than Jake since 2018, when he replaced founding drummer Vinnie Fiorello. [2] Prior to that Yonker had been the band's tour manager and engineered their 2013 album See the Light . [3] [4] He has previously drummed for The Queers on their 2002 album Pleasant Screams and again for a 2007 tour, [5] and was a member of Teen Idols. [6]

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Teen Idols

Less Than Jake

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