John Humphrey (drummer)
Appearance
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John Humphrey | |
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Humphrey performing with Seether in 2012 | |
Background information | |
Born | March 23, 1970 |
Origin | Oklahoma City, US |
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Drummer |
Instrument | Drums |
Discography | |
Years active | 1983–present |
Member of | |
Spouse(s) | Jennifer Humphrey |
John Humphrey is an American drummer best known for his work with the American alternative rock band the Nixons and the South African post-grunge band Seether.[1]
Biography
Humphrey was born in Oklahoma City on March 23, 1970, and became interested in music at an early age.[1] He started his first band when he was 13 years old.[1] In 1993, he joined the Nixons,[2] and after their disbandment in 2003, he became the drummer for the South African post-grunge band Seether.[2]
His major drumming influences include Tommy Lee, Keith Moon, Peter Criss, and Deen Castronovo.[1] He is married and has two sons.[3]
Discography
The Nixons
Studio albums
- Halo (1994)
- Foma (1995)
- The Nixons (1997)
- Latest Thing (2000)
Seether
Studio albums
- Disclaimer II (2004)
- Karma and Effect (2005)
- Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces (2007)
- Holding Onto Strings Better Left to Fray (2011)
- Isolate and Medicate (2014)
- Poison the Parish (2017)
- Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (2020)
- The Surface Seems So Far (2024)
Live albums
- One Cold Night (2006)
References
- ^ a b c d "John Humphrey". SABIAN Cymbals. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "John Humphrey". wfliiidrums.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ McDonnell, Brandy. "Interview and video: Oklahoma drummer John Humphrey celebrating new music with Seether and The Nixons". The Oklahoman. Retrieved August 22, 2024.