FAQ About John Sparrow

• What is John Sparrow's address?

  John Sparrow is located at
  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• What is John Sparrow's job title?

  John Sparrow is a Long-time drummer and percussionist of iconic folk punk band Violent Femmes, John Sparrow has spent his life steeped in a wild mélange of music. Growing up on Milwaukee’s Southside, the artist was deeply influenced and captivated by the power and pulse of music at an early age, learning specific rhythm and techniques from his father, who toured with polka legend Frankie Yankovic. As a young artist, John was instantly hooked on “the gig life,’ and now, approaching nearly twenty years with Violent Femmes, continues to surpass traditional drum standards and methodology with his eclectic and electric playing, adding another layer to the band’s signature sound. John joined Violent Femmes in 2005 as a member of the Horns of Dilemma, playing cajon. In 2016 he made his drumming debut with the band, playing a Weber Grill as part of his drum kit on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Several other notable performances with Violent Femmes include headlining Coachella, as well as orchestral engagements with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, and Kansas City Symphony Orchestra. Not to be tied down to any one genre, John has played sessions that showcase ballroom dance, polkas, waltzes, country, western, Latin, multiple idioms of jazz and rock, and more. When not touring with Violent Femmes, side projects also include the Shakuhachi Club and Old Sam and the Teardrops, where John plays a mix of early blues, swing and hot jazz. Sparrow endorses Innovative Percussion, A&F Drums, Remo Drumheads, & Schlagwerk Cajons. "Experimenting with sound like this is fun for any drummer to try every so often; Sparrow makes an art of it" - Modern Drummer Magazine "Sparrow shows a John Bonham Intensity that is tempered with a Buddy Rich precision." -Lane Klozier - Maximum Ink.

• What industry does John Sparrow currently work in?

  John Sparrow currently works in the Innovative Percussion | Remo | A And F Drums | Violent Femmes Touring | Schlagwerk Percussion | John Sparrow |

• Which languages does John Sparrow speak?

  No Languages Available

• Which industries has John Sparrow previously worked in?

  John Sparrow has prior
  experience in the following industries:
  Brass Bell Music | The Danglers

• What is John Sparrow’s work experience?

  John Sparrow has the following professional experience:
  Innovative Percussion | Remo | A And F Drums | Violent Femmes Touring | Schlagwerk Percussion | John Sparrow | Brass Bell Music | The Danglers

• How can I find John Sparrow on LinkedIn?

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• What are John Sparrow’s work email addresses?

  John Sparrow’s work email
  addresses are
  john@innovativepercussion.com

• What company does John Sparrow work for?

  Innovative Percussion | Remo | A And F Drums | Violent Femmes Touring | Schlagwerk Percussion | John Sparrow |