Former Band Member
Jimmy Chamberlin
DRUMS
Born: 10th June 1964, Chicago, IL
Attended: Joliet Catholic High School
Equipment used: Yamaha drums, Sabian, Vic Firth sticks
Other instruments: none
Musical Career: JP and the Cats, Eddie Karosa's Polka Party,
Smashing Pumpkins, New Band
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
Other Info: Jimmy Chamberlin's new band, "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.
