He was kind of stunned by it as he didn't know you were doing them.He and Melissa saw your 2018 concert at Viva and he is a longtime fan. The bandmembers were drummer Slim Jim Phantom, bassist Lee Rocker, and guitarist Earl Slick.Phantom and Rocker had previously played together as members of the Stray Cats.They released two albums, Phantom, Rocker & Slick and Cover Girl, on EMI Records before disbanding. The bandmembers were drummer Slim Jim Phantom, bassist Lee Rocker, and guitarist Earl Slick.Phantom and Rocker had previously played together as members of the Stray Cats.They released two albums, Phantom, Rocker & Slick and Cover Girl, on EMI Records before disbanding. 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He grew up in Massapequa, Long Island. Slim Jim Phantom Show Poster. Slim Jim Phantom. Slim Jim Phantom helped introduce a generation to rockabilly as the drummer with the Stray Cats, and after the group's breakup he went on to a long career with various rockabilly and roots rock acts. Drummer Slim Jim Phantom was born James McDonnell on March 20, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York. Lee Rocker: Go Cat Go! As the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats, SLIM JIM PHANTOM spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early '80s. Drummer - Stray Cats. He’s the drummer for the most famous and successful Rockabilly revivalists of the last 40 years…The Stray Cats! Join Facebook to connect with Slim Jim Phantom and others you may know. The Knockouts-Wikipedia James McDonnell (born March 21, 1961), known by the stage name Slim Jim Phantom, is the drummer for Stray Cats. 278+ views. Slim Jim Phantom was born James McDonnell in Brooklyn, New York on March 21, 1961. Slim Jim Phantom is a drumming original who came to prominence with the band, The Stray Cats. Her youngest son, Thomas Jefferson, (TJ) 32, was born during her second marriage to Stray Cats drummer Slim Jim Phantom — 19 years her junior — that ended in … Britt-Marie Eklund. Slim Jim Phantom is on Facebook. Stray Cats. Fan safety is our priority. Non-stop entertainment. American drummer, born 20 March 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. [10] He also hosts the Rockabilly Raveup show on Little Steven's Underground Garage. McDonnell listened to his parents' jazz records as a kid and started taking drumming lessons at age ten. Slim Jim Phantom from the Stray Cats and Jonny Bowler from the Guana Batz flew from Los Angeles to join The Knockouts on stage in a special sold out show that celebrated Johan Frandsen´s 30th birthday. Slim Jim Phantom. Slim Jim Phantom Show Poster. Find Slim Jim Phantom tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos. Slim Jim Phantom Rock Rockabilly . See our COVID policy here. They soon joined forces with guitarist Brian Setzer to form Stray Cats. He’s the drummer for the most famous and successful Rockabilly revivalists of the last 40 years…The Stray Cats! As the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats, Phantom, alongside band mates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 80s. Slim Jim Phantom 'Stay Mama'- Bournemouth O2 Academy- 11th February 2018. Slim Jim Phantom. Slim Jim Phantom – Australia and New Zealand tour (2006) Background information; Slim Jim Phantom's Rockabilly Circus was one of the most fun shows I have ever seen. Slim Jim Phantom has secured his place as a true rock-n-roll icon. ... Dennis loved his video Jim! Phantom, Rocker & Slick was an American rock band active in the mid-1980s. McDonnell listened to his parents' jazz records as a kid and started taking drumming lessons at age ten. [2] Alongside band mates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, he spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 1980s. Jim McDonnell known as Slim Jim Phantom performing with 'The Stray Cats' at the US Festival in Devore, California on May 28,1983. Slim Jim Phantom FameChain Links. remembers Phantom. As the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats, Phantom, alongside band mates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 80s. He’s also performed with Jerry Lee Lewis, the late Lemmy Kilmster of Motorhead and the late Harry Dean Stanton. He’s also performed with Jerry Lee Lewis, the late Lemmy Kilmster of Motorhead and the late Harry Dean Stanton. By the late 1970s, he was playing in bands with his childhood friend, bassist Lee Rocker. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Slim Jim Phantom. Performer [Musical Ensemble Cast] – Gilby Clarke, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter*, Jennie Vee, Josh Jove, Slim Jim Phantom, Teddy Zig Zag, Thomas Lorioux; Producer [Produced By] – Jennie Vee, Slim Jim Phantom Born in Brooklyn and raised in Massapequa, New York, Phantom grew up listening to his parent's jazz records and began playing drums by the age of ten. He grew up in Massapequa, Long Island. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. February 4, 2021 February 4, 2021 Katherine Yeske Taylor 0 Comments 2021, Airstream, Brian Setzer, Gather Round, Lee Rocker, London, Long Island, Rockabilly, Slim Jim Phantom, Stray Cats, Uptight Records. 30.00. Full name. [6], He later formed Col. Parker with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, releasing the album Rock n Roll Music in 2001.[7]. 20.00. Rockabilly Christmas Catman Coffee Mug. [3] When performing with Stray Cats, Phantom's usual style was to stand and play with just a bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, and crash cymbal, in lieu of sitting down at a full drum kit. The Stray Cats' classic album "Built for Speed" went double platinum, the band had numerous hit singles, and their song "Rock This Town" is on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of "The Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll." Join Facebook to connect with Slim Jim Phantom and others you may know. Drummer Slim Jim Phantom was born James McDonnell on March 20, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York. Kid's Rockabilly Christmas Catman T … [12], In 2021, he formed a rockabilly band with Jimmy Barnes and Chris Cheney. As the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats, Phantom, alongside band mates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 80s. During downtime from Stray Cats, Phantom played in swing, rockabilly, and jump blues combo The Swing Cats with Rocker and ex-Polecats guitarist Danny B. Harvey,[4] as well as rockabilly and glam rock project Phantom, Rocker & Slick with Rocker and guitarist Earl Slick. Slim Jim Phantom helped introduce a generation to rockabilly as the drummer with the Stray Cats, and after the group's breakup he went on to a long career with various rockabilly and roots rock acts.He also won attention for his unusual performing style; he generally played standing up, with a tiny kit that often consisted of just a snare drum, a kick drum, and a cymbal. Slim Jim Phantom helped introduce a generation to rockabilly as the drummer with the Stray Cats, and after the group's breakup he went on to a long career with various rockabilly and roots rock acts. About Slim Jim Phantom It's me, Slim Jim Phantom, I am the drummer for the Stray Cats and host of "Rockabilly Raveup" in Little Steven's Underground Garage on SiriusXM Channel 21, and Fantasy Baseball's "Slim Jim Phantasy", Chanel 210. Phantom currently plays in the band Kat Men with Imelda May guitarist Darrel Higham. 33.8k Followers, 1,126 Following, 776 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Slim Jim Phantom (@officialslimjimphantom) He was married to Britt Ekland from 1984 to 1992. He was married to actress Britt Ekland from 1984 to 1992 and has a son, T.J. (born 1988), with her. Growing up in Massapequa, New York, Phantom absorbed his first musical influences from his father's collection of vintage jazz sides, and at the age of 10, he began playing the drums. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Slim Jim Phantom at the Discogs Marketplace. Slim Jim Phantom has secured his place as a true rock ‘n’ roll icon. 1979. Alongside band mates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, he spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 1980s. With a love for 50s rock-n-roll the Stray Cats took inspiration from that bygone era and mixed with… Read More Slim Jim Phantom Leopard Lined Mask. Phantom, Rocker & Slick was an American rock band active in the mid-1980s. Britt Ekland Bio Details. Deke Dickerson was wonderful, and what can you say about Wanda Jackson. [5] Phantom also played with Jerry Lee Lewis. He took lessons with Mousie Alexander, who played with Benny Goodman, studying jazz and working through books by Jim Chapin and Ted Reed. He grew up in Massapequa, Long Island. Get Slim Jim Phantom setlists - view them, share them, discuss them with other Slim Jim Phantom fans for free on setlist.fm! 20.00. "To be honest I think the drums chose me, I can't remember ever wanting to do anything else." Slim Jim Phantom is on Facebook. As the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats, Phantom, alongside band mates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 80s. McDonnell listened to his parents' jazz records as a kid and started taking drumming lessons at age ten. For your event’s refund or credit eligibility visit your account or learn more about options for canceled, rescheduled and postponed events. Most recently, he has been involved in the eponymous roots-rock band Slim Jim's Phantom Trio;[8] rock-and-roll supergroup Dead Men Walking with Kirk Brandon and Mike Peters, and Captain Sensible;[9] and rockabilly supergroup The Head Cat with Danny B. Harvey and the late vocalist and bassist Lemmy. Take a look back at the talented actors and actresses who took home a Golden Globe for Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama since the category was created in 1951. Check out some of the most anticipated TV series revivals, live-action movie adaptations, and remakes currently in the works. Slim Jim Phantom has secured his place as a true rock-n-roll icon. Jim started the trend of the stand-up drummer as he played swing and rock combinations that helped to define his style. I've seen it for cheaper than the windowed version in a couple of places and doesn't appear on part picker so was wondering if it was an older version or something? 35.00. sold out. Explore releases from Slim Jim Phantom at Discogs. Slim Jim Phantom of The Stray Cats - Greek Theatre; Los Angeles, CA (8-28-19). 30.00. Slim Jim Phantom and owner of the collection Rock & Roll Art Peter Golding at the Bonhams and Butterfields' office in California. Buy Slim Jim Phantom tickets from the official Ticketmaster.com site. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Massapequa, New York, Phantom grew up listening to his parent's jazz records and by the age of ten took up the drums. 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Immersing himself in the art of drumming and the world of music, Phantom took lessons with Mousie Alexander (who played with Benny Goodman) which included the study of jazz and working through books by Jim Chapin and Ted Reed. Alongside band mates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, he spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 1980s. Slim Jim Phantom & Furious, Sala BBK, 26-04-2016 "Honey Hush" is a song written by Big Joe Turner and was recorded in May 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jim McDonnell known as Slim Jim Phantom performing with 'The Stray Cats' at the US Festival in Devore, California on May 28,1983. 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