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Jimmy Chamberlin
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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. 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."


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