About Nick

Nick Gross is an American drummer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and producer best known as the co-founder and drummer of the pop-punk duo Girlfriends alongside Travis Mills, as well as the drummer for legendary punk band Goldfinger. A Laguna Beach, California native, Gross began playing drums at a young age and first gained national attention with the band Open Air Stereo, which appeared on MTV's Laguna Beach. He later became the touring drummer for Goldfinger before officially joining the band in 2020, while simultaneously launching Girlfriends, whose nostalgic pop-punk sound has earned millions of streams and tours with artists like Avril Lavigne and Machine Gun Kelly. Beyond music, Gross is the founder of Find Your Grind, an education platform that helps students discover career paths, and Gross Labs, an investment and entertainment company. His unique combination of musicianship, entrepreneurship, and passion for mentoring the next generation has made him a respected figure both on and off the stage.