Drummer Ford Snubbed Seat on Board for Career in Music
08/13/2007 -- by merlin

DETROIT, Michigan (AP) -- Newly cultivated
...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead dual-percussionist Aaron Ford revealed this past Friday he turned a blind eye to his calling as a sixth-generation member of Detroit's royal automotive dynasty to further his fledgling career in music.

Up until now Ford had been reluctant to confirm any details of his well-to-do background because of lingering resentment from various members of his family.  "I suppose I can confirm it now seeing as I am five thousand miles away from any family members still holding a grudge," said a candid Ford speaking from Trail of Dead's recent tour stop in Oslo, Norway.  "My parents have been [and still are to this day] big players in the whole Detroit auto scene.  I grew up around the 10-4 corporate executive type lifestyle, but even from a young age I could never envision myself becoming involved with it when I grew up.  Unlike most Fords these days, constantly laying people off in order to widen my own pockets didn't quite fit into my plans.  When I turned eighteen an uncle offered me a non-executive seat on the Ford board and I turned him down.  Simple as that."

"Music has always been my true love," continued Ford.  "It was always a part of my life.  Bouncing tires, drumming on hoods and dashboards, rhythm came somewhat easily for me from the beginning.  When I got older I used it more and more as an excuse to get out of the family smog.  Drum lessons instead of bridge with my parents, concerts instead of banquet dinners, afterparties instead of violent union meetings.  At eighteen I reached a crossroads and made my decision.  Instead of becoming a corporate stiff I chose to buy a [drum] kit and live in a van."

"I guess I just prefer driving Hondas."

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