John T. Siomos (July 30, 1947 – January 16, 2004) was an American drummer who performed with Todd Rundgren, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Rick Derringer, Carly Simon, Mark "Moogy" Klingman, Buzzy Linhart and Frampton's Camel.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John T. Siomos |
| Also known as | John Headley-Down |
| Born | July 30, 1947 Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Died | January 16, 2004 (age 56) Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Genres | Hard rock, blues rock, folk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, emergency medical technician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
Born in Chicago, Illinois, he died in Brooklyn, New York.[1]
Early life
editSiomos was born in Chicago, son of Nick and Susie (née Kollias). He had a twin brother Steve. They were fraternal twins.[2]
Career
editSiomos played on Peter Frampton's Frampton Comes Alive.[3][4] Siomos, also known as John Headley-Down, co-wrote and performed on the songs "Doobie Wah",[5] and the hit single "Do You Feel Like We Do" from that album.[6][7] He also played drums on "Hello It's Me" and other songs on Todd Rundgren's gold album Something/Anything?.[8][9][10]
Death
editSiomos died in Brooklyn of undisclosed causes on January 16, 2004. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, Illinois.[11][12]
Performance credits
edit| Year | Album | Artist | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Carly Simon | Carly Simon | drums |
| 1971 | Music | Buzzy Linhart | drums |
| 1971 | Mike Corbett & Jay Hirsh with Hugh McCracken | Mike Corbett & Jay Hirsh with Hugh McCracken | drums |
| 1972 | Moogy | Mark Klingman | drums |
| 1972 | Something/Anything? | Todd Rundgren | drums |
| 1973 | Frampton's Camel | Peter Frampton | drums |
| 1973 | A Wizard, a True Star | Todd Rundgren | drums |
| 1974 | Somethin's Happening | Peter Frampton | drums, percussion |
| 1975 | Frampton | Peter Frampton | drums, percussion |
| 1975 | Fingertips | Duster Bennett | drums |
| 1975 | Spring Fever | Rick Derringer | drums |
| 1976 | Frampton Comes Alive! | Peter Frampton | drums |
| 1977 | I'm in You | Peter Frampton | drums, tambourine, cabassa |
| 1977 | Other Side | Tufano & Giammarese (The Buckinghams) | drums |
| 1978 | Moogy II | Mark Moogy Klingman | drums, bg vocals |
| 1979 | Rogue Waves | Terry Reid | drums, percussion |
| 1992 | Shine On: A Collection | Peter Frampton | drums, percussion |
| 1992 | Through the Years | Guthrie Thomas | drums |
| 1996 | Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo: The Best of Rick Derringer | Rick Derringer | drums |
| 1997 | Very Best of Todd Rundgren | Todd Rundgren | drums |
| 1998 | This One's for Sarah | Guthrie Thomas | drums |
| 2001 | Buzzy Linhart Loves You: Classic Recordings | Buzzy Linhart | drums |
| 2001 | Frampton Comes Alive! (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition) | Peter Frampton | drums |
| 2002 | All American Boy/Spring Fever | Rick Derringer | drums |
| 2002 | Tawny Tracks | Arrows | drums |
| 2003 | 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Peter Frampton | Peter Frampton | drums, percussion |
| 2003 | Frampton Comes Alive! [DVD Audio/Bonus Videos] | Peter Frampton | drums |
| 2003 | Superstar Rock Festival | Various Artists | drums |
| 2004 | Spring Fever/Sweet Evil | Rick Derringer | drums |
| 2005 | Gold | Peter Frampton | drums, percussion |
| 2008 | Wind of Change/Frampton's Camel | Peter Frampton | drums |
| 2008 | Buzzy Linhart Is Music | Buzzy Linhart | drums |
| 1970 | Fulton Fish Market | James Late | drums |
| 2008 | Norman Feels | Norman Feels | drums |
References
edit- ^ Ruggiero, Bob (October 13, 2011). "Peter Frampton's Bassist "Comes Alive" Again". Houston Press. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "John T. Siomos Obituary (2004) Chicago Tribune". Legacy.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Schmitt, Roland (August 1, 2011). The Small Faces & Other Stories. Bobcat Books. ISBN 978-0-85712-451-7.
- ^ "Frampton's Camel – Paris Theatre, London – 1972 – Past Daily Backstage Pass". Past Daily: News, History, Music And An Enormous Sound Archive. September 6, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Peter Frampton Says Goodbye During Farewell Tour Finale at L.A.'s Forum". Billboard. October 6, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Peter Frampton shares stories from his life in his new memoir, 'Do You Feel Like I Do'". www.azcentral.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Peter Frampton Conquers 'Stubbornness and Fear' for 'Acoustic Classics'". Billboard. February 22, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ Myers, Paul (October 15, 2010). A Wizard, a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio. Jawbone Press. ISBN 978-1-906002-33-6.
- ^ Fletcher, David (September 23, 2019). "Peter Frampton Says Farewell to DFW in a Concert Filled with a Moving Show-and-Tell". Dallas Observer. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Rockwell, John (August 24, 1977). "Frampton—The Nice Guy of Rock?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Round trip". LJWorld.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "Buried Here - John Belushi, John Siomos". History Of Rock Music. December 19, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
- ^ "John Siomos - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Music Review: Buzzy Linhart - Electric Lady Dream: The Eddie Kramer Sessions". TMR Zoo. September 24, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
External links
edit- "John Siomos; drum work included 'Frampton Comes Alive' album", obituary article from: Chicago Sun-Times, Article date: January 23, 2004 Author: Brenda Warner Rotzoll
- Brief obituary on LifeinLegacy.com
- Memorials from fans posted on FindAGrave.com
- "Do You Feel Like We Do" on YouTube
- "Bruce Elgort". December 4, 2006. Archived from the original on December 4, 2006. Retrieved December 5, 2017.