Tony Peck (born September 5, 1983 in

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) is the drummer for

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based band,

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. He was raised in

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and is a 2002 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School where he was active in the school's music programs and was a 2002 recipient of the Arion Award. After graduating from high school he began touring and recording with several bands, including

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, for two years before being asked to join

in July 2004. Tony uses C&C drums and Sabian cymbals.

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