Born: 10th June 1964, Chicago, IL   
Attended: Joliet Catholic High School   
Residence: Chicago, Illinois   
Equipment used: Yamaha drums, Sabian, Vic Firth sticks 
Musical Career: JP and the Cats, Eddie Karosa's Polka Party, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Last Hard Men 
Hairstyle: Short, Black   
Other Occupations: Carpenter  
Quirks: Subtle. Perceptive. Very articulate ininterviews.   
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