See our COVID policy here. [10] He also hosts the Rockabilly Raveup show on Little Steven's Underground Garage. Explore releases from Slim Jim Phantom at Discogs. 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. ... Dennis loved his video Jim! 20.00. 30.00. Slim Jim Phantom has secured his place as a true rock-n-roll icon. 278+ views. 20.00. 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Slim Jim Phantom. Find Slim Jim Phantom tour schedule, concert details, reviews and photos. Deke Dickerson was wonderful, and what can you say about Wanda Jackson. Lee Rocker: Go Cat Go! American drummer, born 20 March 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. McDonnell listened to his parents' jazz records as a kid and started taking drumming lessons at age ten. As the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats, SLIM JIM PHANTOM spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early '80s. [12], In 2021, he formed a rockabilly band with Jimmy Barnes and Chris Cheney. James McDonnell (born March 21, 1961), known by the stage name Slim Jim Phantom, is the drummer for Stray Cats. Phantom currently plays in the band Kat Men with Imelda May guitarist Darrel Higham. Drummer Slim Jim Phantom was born James McDonnell on March 20, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York. Slim Jim Phantom – Australia and New Zealand tour (2006) Background information; He grew up in Massapequa, Long Island. Phantom, Rocker & Slick was an American rock band active in the mid-1980s. 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. Slim Jim Phantom is on Facebook. He grew up in Massapequa, Long Island. With a love for 50s rock-n-roll the Stray Cats took inspiration from that bygone era and mixed with… Read More He was married to Britt Ekland from 1984 to 1992. Slim Jim Phantom's former father in law is Sven Eklund Slim Jim Phantom's former mother in law is Maj Eklund Slim Jim Phantom's former brother in law is Bo Ekland Slim Jim Phantom's former brother in law is Carl Ekland. 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 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. Join Facebook to connect with Slim Jim Phantom and others you may know. 33.8k Followers, 1,126 Following, 776 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Slim Jim Phantom (@officialslimjimphantom) He grew up in Massapequa, Long Island. 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. 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. [6], He later formed Col. Parker with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, releasing the album Rock n Roll Music in 2001.[7]. 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. "To be honest I think the drums chose me, I can't remember ever wanting to do anything else." Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Slim Jim Phantom at the Discogs Marketplace. 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. Slim Jim Phantom is a drumming original who came to prominence with the band, The Stray Cats. 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. 1979. Non-stop entertainment. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. He took lessons with Mousie Alexander, who played with Benny Goodman, studying 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. Britt Ekland Bio Details. Slim Jim Phantom - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia - … He was married to actress Britt Ekland from 1984 to 1992 and has a son, T.J. (born 1988), with her. James McDonnell (born March 21, 1961), known by the stage name Slim Jim Phantom, is the drummer for Stray Cats. 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. Slim_Jim_Phantom 0 points 1 point 2 points 2 years ago Is the tempered glass version of the Define Mini C exactly the same as the windowed version, except that the window is glass? 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. McDonnell listened to his parents' jazz records as a kid and started taking drumming lessons at age ten. Kid's Rockabilly Christmas Catman T … Jim McDonnell known as Slim Jim Phantom performing with 'The Stray Cats' at the US Festival in Devore, California on May 28,1983. remembers Phantom. 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. Slim Jim Phantom. Slim Jim Phantom has secured his place as a true rock-n-roll icon. Sundays 8 pm - 9 pm ET. Jim started the trend of the stand-up drummer as he played swing and rock combinations that helped to define his style. Alongside band mates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, he spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 1980s. Slim Jim Phantom Leopard Lined Mask. 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? Sundays 8 pm - 9 pm ET. Rockabilly Christmas Catman Coffee Mug. 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. Join Facebook to connect with Slim Jim Phantom and others you may know. Slim Jim Phantom's Rockabilly Circus was one of the most fun shows I have ever seen. Slim Jim Phantom and owner of the collection Rock & Roll Art Peter Golding at the Bonhams and Butterfields' office in California. 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. 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