Fast Five: Scott Rozell

Tell us about yourself:

I have lived in Coeur d'Alene since around 1991, by way of Portland, Ore. My mother's side of the family immigrated here from Saskatchewan during the Depression. I attended Coeur d'Alene High School (class of 2000) and North Idaho College in my younger years and have been playing drums in bands since the age of 14.

Generation (Millennial? Gen X? Somewhere in between?):

I was born in 1982, so I "ride the cusp," allegedly. Google told me so.

Business and community involvement:

I am the owner and general manager of an independent record label, Blackhouse Records Ltd. I also play drums for a local band called Scatterbox that is now in its 18th year of existence. I also played drums for the bands Moral Crux, Green Jello and have worked on various projects with Steve Von Till (Neurosis), Crimewave, among others.

Parental status:

Outside of the music world, I have a very normal life. I have an amazing wife and daughter, I work for a worldwide logistics company and live out in the woods. Things are good.

1. How do you describe the feeling you get as a drummer when you perform in front of a live audience?

You know that feeling when you had to take a final exam in college and you already had a D in the class, and this one final relied on a 100 percent to pass the class and actually GET credit? Yeah, it's a lot like that.

2. What are a few things that drew you to music?

I used to live in Portland. I remember being 7 years old and growing up hearing nothing but whatever was played on the radio: Michael Jackson, the Fat Boys, Gloria Estefan, Steve Winwood, all that stuff. It wasn't until I had moved to Coeur d'Alene and my cousin introduced me to punk rock — I heard Bad Brains and D.R.I. for the first time and I was hooked.

3. What is the most challenging thing about having a musical career, and what has been the most rewarding?

The most challenging? Breaking even without breaking relationships. The most rewarding? Leaving behind some sort of a legacy, if nothing else.

4. What is something people would be surprised to learn about you?

My wife and I have a family of rescue and special needs animals at home with us that are happy and healthy.

5. If you could develop your own amusement park, what would you name it and what would it be like?

I would commission Troma Entertainment to put it together and let them go crazy with it. ’Nuff said. If you don't know who or what Troma is, go look it up. Amazing.