Jerry Augustyniak
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Jerome Stanley "Jerry" Augustyniak (born September 2, 1958 in Sloan, New York
) is the drummer
for the American
band 10,000 Maniacs
. Augustyniak joined the band in March 1983, two years after the group formed. Augustyniak is currently performing on a 30-city 30th anniversary tour with the rest of the Maniacs.
Sloan, New York
Sloan is a village in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 3,775 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area....
) is the drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
for the American
United States
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band 10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs
10,000 Maniacs is a United States-based alternative rock band, which formed in 1981 and continues to be active with various line-ups.-1981–1993:...
. Augustyniak joined the band in March 1983, two years after the group formed. Augustyniak is currently performing on a 30-city 30th anniversary tour with the rest of the Maniacs.
Biography
- He married Dena during "Blind Man's Zoo" break-time (1990) but they are now divorced.
- He is a member of Buffalo Hall of Fame (http://www.buffalomusic.org).
- Lived and established residence in BuffaloBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, where he actually met the Maniacs members. - Former member of The Elements ('70s); The Stains ('80s); Only Humen ('00s) Rosaleen Marion Band ('00s)
- Played drums at Maria Sebastian's CD, a Buffalo local artist, winner of Buffalo Music Awards; Skiffle Minstrels; John and Mary
- He broke his collarbone when struck by a car while riding his bicycle in 1992 (The Post-JournalThe Post-JournalThe Post-Journal is a conservative daily newspaper, serving the area around Jamestown, New York. The current editor of the paper is Cristie Herbst. It is owned by Ogden Newspapers Inc...
) - He currently teaches drums.
Discography
With 10,000 Maniacs- Secrets of the I ChingSecrets of the I ChingSecrets of the I Ching is the 1983 independent debut album by 10,000 Maniacs. This is also the first album with new and permanent drummer Jerome Augustyniak...
(1983) - The Wishing Chair (1985)
- In My TribeIn My TribeIn My Tribe is an album by American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. It was their second major-label album and their first to achieve large-scale success. John Lombardo, Natalie Merchant's songwriting partner on previous albums, left the band in 1986...
(1987) - Blind Man's ZooBlind Man's ZooBlind Man's Zoo 10,000 Maniacs' fourth album, released in 1989. The LP version of the album was pressed on high quality audiophile vinyl.-Track listing:All songs written by Natalie Merchant except as noted.Side one#"Eat for Two" – 3:26...
(1989) - Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982-1983Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982-1983Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982-1983 is a 1990 album by 10,000 Maniacs. It compiles tracks from their early releases Human Conflict Number Five and Secrets of the I Ching...
(1990) - Our Time in EdenOur Time in EdenOur Time in Eden is a 1992 album by 10,000 Maniacs, the last studio album featuring original lead singer Natalie Merchant. The album featured her future replacement Mary Ramsey on viola on such tracks as "Stockton Gala Days," "Jezebel," and "How You've Grown." Singles from the album were "These Are...
(1992) - MTV UnpluggedMTV Unplugged (10,000 Maniacs album)MTV Unplugged is a 1993 live album by 10,000 Maniacs. The music was recorded for the MTV Unplugged series and it was also the last album by the band featuring Natalie Merchant as vocalist...
(1993) - Love Among the RuinsLove Among the Ruins (album)Love Among the Ruins was the first album released by 10,000 Maniacs with their new lead singer, Mary Ramsey after the 1993 departure of Natalie Merchant. The two singles from the album, "More Than This" and "Rainy Day", were not originally slated to be included on the album at all...
(1997) - The Earth Pressed FlatThe Earth Pressed FlatThe Earth Pressed Flat is a 1999 album by 10,000 Maniacs featuring vocalist Mary Ramsey who replaced Natalie Merchant after she left the band in 1993...
(1999) - Campfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown RecordingsCampfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown RecordingsCampfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown Recordings is a 2004 compilation album by 10,000 Maniacs featuring their biggest hits, b-sides and unknown recordings from the Natalie Merchant era.-Track listing:Disc One - The Most Popular Recordings...
(2004) - Live Twenty-FiveLive Twenty-FiveLive Twenty-Five is a 2006 live album by 10,000 Maniacs recorded to commemorate the band's twenty-fifth anniversary and was only sold on tour...
(2006) - Extended VersionsExtended Versions (10,000 Maniacs album)Extended Versions is a live album from 10,000 Maniacs released in 2009 as a part of the Extended Versions collection of discounted albums. The album was recorded during the band's 2006 tour with Oskar Saville as lead vocalist...
(2009) - TrianglesTriangles (album)Triangles is a 2011 EP by 10,000 Maniacs released on Ruby Wristwatch Records. It is the band's first release of new material since the 2000 death of lead guitarist Robert Buck, as well as the first 10,000 Maniacs album to feature singer Mary Ramsey without her songwriting partner John Lombardo, who...
(EP) (2011)
Other credits
- Victory GardensVictory GardensVictory Gardens is the debut album from John & Mary, recorded in 1990 just six months after the two met in December 1989 and immediately following their signing with Rykodisc. John Lombardo, former member of 10,000 Maniacs and responsible for much of their early music, brought elements of the...
(1991) with John & MaryJohn & MaryJohn & Mary is a U.S. based folk music duo featuring John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey who have had a long-time close association with alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.-1989-1993:...
- drums - The Weedkiller's DaughterThe Weedkiller's DaughterThe Weedkiller's Daughter is the second album from John & Mary.The Weedkiller's Daughter was produced by John Lombardo and Armand John Petrie and, like their first album Victory Gardens, features 10,000 Maniacs members Rob Buck and Jerry Augustyniak...
(1993) with John & MaryJohn & MaryJohn & Mary is a U.S. based folk music duo featuring John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey who have had a long-time close association with alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.-1989-1993:...
- drums - The Pinwheel GalaxyThe Pinwheel Galaxy-Track listing:All tracks composed by John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey except where indicated#"A Brighter Day" – 3:41#"Beyond Love" – 2:49#"Lilies of the Valley" – 3:32#"Summer Street" – 4:19#"The Drone" – 3:33...
(2003) with John & MaryJohn & MaryJohn & Mary is a U.S. based folk music duo featuring John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey who have had a long-time close association with alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.-1989-1993:...
– drums, percussion - Peace BridgePeace Bridge (album)Peace Bridge is the fourth album from John & Mary, their first with the Valkyries.-Track listing:All tracks composed by John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey except where indicated#"Poppy" – 3:45#"Easter" – 3:42#"Shudder Girl" – 4:05...
(2007) with John & MaryJohn & MaryJohn & Mary is a U.S. based folk music duo featuring John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey who have had a long-time close association with alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs.-1989-1993:...
– drums
External links
- Official Site - 10,000 Maniacs
- Unofficial Site - 10,000 Maniacs