Sib Hashian
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John "Sib" Hashian is a drummer
who was a member of the rock
band Boston
during their first and most successful lineup. Hashian currently lives in Lynnfield, Massachusetts
. Sib is of Armenian descent.
, as well as on the follow-up Don't Look Back. Hashian was involved in the early sessions for Boston's Third Stage
album, but was later replaced when Masdea returned.
After leaving Boston, Hashian sued Boston band leader Tom Scholz
for back royalties and the two later settled out of court.
's self-titled solo album which was released in 1980. The album achieved moderate success with the rock radio hit "Dreams".
Boston and the Barry Goudreau album were the last mainstream projects Hashian worked on. He went on to own a chain of tanning salons in Boston, as well as a small record shop http://www.boston.org/faqtext2.html. He occasionally plays gigs in the Boston area with former bandmates, including Goudreau, Fran Sheehan
and Brad Delp
, prior to the singer's suicide in 2007.
In 2001 he made his first stage appearance as an actor at the Cape Cod Repertory Theater in the world premiere of the play "9-Ball" written by his friend Art Devine.
In 2003 he appeared on Sammy Hagar
's "Live: Hallelujah" as an unofficial member of "The Waboritas
".
In 2004 he returned to the stage at the Tremont Theater for the Boston premiere of "9-Ball" which he also produced along with Ernie Boch Jr.
In 2006 he recorded with Ernie and the Automatics
, a band that features Goudreau on guitar.
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...
who was a member of the rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band Boston
Boston (band)
Boston is an American rock band from Boston, Massachusetts that achieved its most notable successes during the 1970s and 1980s. Centered on guitarist, keyboardist, songwriter, and producer Tom Scholz, the band is a staple of classic rock radio playlists...
during their first and most successful lineup. Hashian currently lives in Lynnfield, Massachusetts
Lynnfield, Massachusetts
Lynnfield is a wealthy town in Essex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 11,542.- History :...
. Sib is of Armenian descent.
Boston years
Hashian joined Boston in 1975, replacing original drummer Jim Masdea. Hashian's drumming is featured on Boston's self titled debut albumBoston (album)
The album soared, with three singles becoming Top 40 hits. All eight of the songs on the album still receive regular airplay on classic rock radio to this day, across the country...
, as well as on the follow-up Don't Look Back. Hashian was involved in the early sessions for Boston's Third Stage
Third Stage
Third Stage is the third album by American rock band Boston released September 23, 1986 on MCA Records. The album was recorded at Tom Scholz's Hideaway Studio over a six-year period "between floods and power failures"...
album, but was later replaced when Masdea returned.
After leaving Boston, Hashian sued Boston band leader Tom Scholz
Tom Scholz
Donald Thomas "Tom" Scholz is an American rock musician, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, inventor, and mechanical engineer, best known as the founder of the hard rock band Boston. He is also the inventor of the Rockman guitar amplifier...
for back royalties and the two later settled out of court.
Other projects and recent history
Hashian was also the drummer for fellow Boston member Barry GoudreauBarry Goudreau
Barry Goudreau is a musician, best known as one of the original guitarists for the rock band Boston.- Before Boston :Goudreau had developed a musical interest at an early age and got his first guitar, an acoustic which he borrowed from a friend, at age 11. He began taking lessons and by age 13,...
's self-titled solo album which was released in 1980. The album achieved moderate success with the rock radio hit "Dreams".
Boston and the Barry Goudreau album were the last mainstream projects Hashian worked on. He went on to own a chain of tanning salons in Boston, as well as a small record shop http://www.boston.org/faqtext2.html. He occasionally plays gigs in the Boston area with former bandmates, including Goudreau, Fran Sheehan
Fran Sheehan
Fran Sheehan is an American rock musician best known for being the bass player in the early incarnation of the rock band Boston.Fran was perhaps the most experienced musician in the original lineup of Boston. He had been gigging with his dad since he was 5 years old, & majored in vocals at the New...
and Brad Delp
Brad Delp
Bradley E. Delp was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Boston. Delp was known for his vocal histrionics, and especially his high range.-Early life:...
, prior to the singer's suicide in 2007.
In 2001 he made his first stage appearance as an actor at the Cape Cod Repertory Theater in the world premiere of the play "9-Ball" written by his friend Art Devine.
In 2003 he appeared on Sammy Hagar
Sammy Hagar
Sam Roy "Sammy" Hagar , also known as The Red Rocker, is an American rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Also sings Country Music....
's "Live: Hallelujah" as an unofficial member of "The Waboritas
The Waboritas
The Waboritas is the name of Sammy Hagar's backup band, though they are frequently and more recently referred to as "The Wabos". They were formed in 1997 and have been active ever since...
".
In 2004 he returned to the stage at the Tremont Theater for the Boston premiere of "9-Ball" which he also produced along with Ernie Boch Jr.
In 2006 he recorded with Ernie and the Automatics
Ernie and the Automatics
Ernie and the Automatics are a blues rock based in Boston, Massachusetts. Guitarist Barry Goudreau and drummer Sib Hashian are both former members of the multi-platinum selling band Boston....
, a band that features Goudreau on guitar.