Name: Jimmy Chamberlin

Born: June 10th,1964

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois

Education: Joliet Catholic High School

Drums used: Yamaha Maple Custom Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks

Previous Bands: JP and the Cats, Eddie Karosa's Polka Party.

Current Band: The Smashing Pumpkins

Side Projects: Starchildren, The Last Hardmen.

Musical Influences: Big Band, Jazz Favorite

Musicians: Pantera, Helmet, Squeeze, Crowded House, Pixies, Red Hot Chili Peppers Favorite

Albums: "Sextet"-Benny Goodman,"Big Band Machine"-Buddy Rich,"Tough Talk"-Jazz Crusaders,and "Check Your Head"-Beastie Boys

Marital Status: Unknown

Other Info: Was kicked out of the Smashing Pumpkins on July 17th, 1996 after his long lasting drug addiction caught up to him when touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin died of a heroin overdose in their hotel room in New York on July 12th, 1996. Jimmy was arrested, and the band "severed" their relationship with him. He returned to the Pumpkins in 1999. It was official when the band began "The Arising" club tour on April 10th in Detroit