Starting at the age of 2, Joshua always strived to be the best. Drawing influences from drummers such as Alex Van Halen, Neil Peart, Don Brewer, Jon Fishman, Louis Belson, Buddy Rich, Charlie Adams, and his father, Jerry Lee Mason. At the age of 17, he has accomplished several things in his career, such as: Being the drum line captain for the Swain County Marching Band and playing with a number of different bands. Currently with Hammerloop, he says that this is the best band, and the best that he has ever been able to play in his life. He is also making D's and F's in school. Joshua hasn't really had any teacher other than MTV and watching other drummers. His main and only intrest is to take things as far as they will go.