Patton enrolled in Humboldt State University, located in the nearby town of Arcata, to study English literature with plans to become a writer. He performed very well in college and wrote numerous short stories of varied genres, while at the time music was an enjoyable yet not-too-serious hobby for Patton. At Humboldt, Patton first met his future band Faith No More during a 1986 show at a pizza parlor, where Mr. Bungle played numerous times. After the performance, Spruance, who had invited Patton to the show, gave drummer Mike Bordin Mr. Bungle's first demo "The Raging Wrath of the Easter Bunny". From school to college, Patton also worked part-time at the only record store in Eureka until he joined Faith No More in 1988.