Gary "Plantman" Young (May 3, 1954) was the first drummer of the 90s seminal alternative band Pavement. Early Life Gary Young was born in Mamaroneck, New York. His father worked in the "plastics business". Work with Pavement Stephen Malkmus (vocal, guitar) and childhood friend Scott Kannberg (guitar, vocals) formed Pavement in Stockton, CA in 1989. Their first EP was recorded at a local studio Louder Than You Think-which was owned by Gary Young, then a thirty-something drummer who appeared on the EP. Young was also on the recording of Demolition Plot J-7 in 1990. After the release of their first album, Slanted & Enchanted, Pavement toured nationally in support of it. They added a bassist and another drummer to bolster Young?s shaky timekeeping. The tour became notorious for the band?s sloppy sound and Young?s grandstanding. Young gained the band notoriety with his on- and offstage antics.