Todd Hansen is one of those rare breed of musicians that is just plain nice.
Almost too nice.
Known, loved and respected for bashing the skins with bands like Headkase, The Berzerker, F.U.C and King Parrot, it is his contributions to things outside of and closely related to music that makes him not only a great skinsman but also a champion bloke.
In his spare time Todd also teaches drums, lends his chops as a session drummer, travels the world doing what he loves, produces an entertaining podcast called Drumwell and generally spreads and shares his passion with all those who come within earshot of him. No ego. No judgement. No stress.
But it is his work with charity organisations that is perhaps closest to his heart. Most recently Todd ran the gruelling Bridge To Brisbane race to raise money and awareness, but now is he about to lay himself bare - literally - like never before as he prepares to go under the blade to raise money for Support Act in a selfless show of faith that possibly rivals even that of the great Samson.
Yep, on Saturday, August 17, Todd Hansen is saying goodbye to his safety blanket of the past 24 years as he gets his infamous dreadlocks removed from his body in an act of defiance that shall forever be referred to as Toddy's Dreadlock Chop. But don't take it from us, let Todd tell you in his own words.
"After 24 years, it’s time to lighten my head and chop off the dreads," he said. "And what better reason to raise some funds for the great work Support Act do for the people working within the Australian music industry? I’ll be losing the locks at 2.00pm AEST on Saturday 17th August, live-streaming at www.facebook.com/toddhansenofficial.
I would like to raise $2424, to represent 24 years of my dreadlocks being cut off in 2024. All donations are greatly appreciated, and will help Support Act continue to provide their services to music industry workers in crisis."
Check out the full interview for all of the gruesome details.