Born in Los Angeles, California, Fred Boyce grew up in Texas after moving from Florida due to his dad's ministry. After as a young-un was no stranger to excelling in the school music programs. After graduation Fred entered college with a full music scholarship. Jonathan (Fred's brother) and Fred had dabbled with garage bands but were successful with the group “Mitzleplick”. The band got its name from former band mate Rio Wallace who is now infamous with Le Freak. You can still find Fred sitting in with his brother occasionally on 6th street in Austin.

Having his bachelor’s degree in Music Percussion Performance is it any wonder Fred’s day job consist of close to 60 students with private lessons to keep him jumpin all around Grapevine and Southlake TX. But wait there’s more…Fred is a full time percussionist with various orchestras in the metroplex including the East Texas Symphony Orchestra. However, recent drum set gigs have been with the rock band Big Ferman. Fred comes to VENTT with a list of credentials that speak for themselves! He brings to VENTT a Precise manner and a Presence that makes you sit up and pay attention, and be there no misunderstanding that you are dealing with a Drumming Freak!!!

Influences on Fred are vast and endless. Classical composers such as W.A.Mozart and L.V. Beethoven not to mention E. Grieg and John Zorn represent musical structure at its finest. At the other end of the genre universe is Ozzy, Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Pink Floyd, Metallica, Soundgarden, etc. Drummers such as Tommy Aldridge, Daney Carey, Matt Cameron, Dennis Chambers, and Dr. Chris Hanning helped to inspire and drive Fred to inspire others who love drums.