Jimmy Chamberlin
DRUMS
Born: June 10th, 1964 Chicago, IL---Grew up in Joliet, Il
Attended: Joliet Catholic High School
Equipment used: Yamaha drums, Sabian, Vic Firth sticks
Other instruments: gutiar (in veiphoria and rhinoceros)
Musical Career: The Sushi Cowboys, Stadium Drive, Mojo's Blues Band, The Skittles, JP and the Cats, Eddie Karosa's Polka Party, Smashing Pumpkins, "The Last Hard Men" - the lineup includes Jimmy on drums, the Breeders' Kelley Deal on Bass, Jimmy Flemion of the frogs on guitar, and Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) on vocals. Their first release will be a cover of Alice Cooper's "School's Out" on the soundtrack of the upcoming Wes Craven horror-spoof "Scream".
Hairstyle: Short, black
Quirks: Subtle. Perceptive. Very articulate in interviews.
Musical tastes: Big Band, Jazz, Rock, Alternative
Musical influences: Big band jazz
Favorite musicians: Pantera, Helmet, Squeeze, Crowded House, Pixies, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite albums: Benny Goodman "Sextet", Buddy Rich "Big Band Machine", Jazz Crusaders "Tough Talk", Beastie Boys "Check Your Head"
Favorite songwriters: Difford & Tilbrook, Tim Finn
Favorite Films/TV Shows: Sanford and Son, Good Times, The Honeymooners
Marital status: Unknown

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