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Genres
  
Rock, alternative rock

Associated acts
  
10,000 Maniacs

Occupation(s)
  
Musician

Name
  
Jerry Augustyniak


Instruments
  
Drums

Role
  
Music performer

Years active
  
1983–present

TV shows
  
MTV Unplugged

Jerry Augustyniak

Born
  
September 2, 1958 (age 65) Sloan, New York (
1958-09-02
)

Music groups
  
10,000 Maniacs (Since 1983), League of Blind Women

Albums
  
In My Tribe, Blind Man's Zoo, Our Time in Eden, Campfire Songs: The Popular, Music from the Motion Picture

Interview with Jerry Augustyniak of 10,000 Maniacs


Jerome Stanley Augustyniak (born September 2, 1958) is the drummer for the American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. Augustyniak joined the band in March 1983, two years after the group formed. Augustyniak continues to perform with the band who tour extensively. Their most recent album, "Music From The Motion Picture", released in 2013, has garnered rave reviews.

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Jerry Augustyniak Jerry Augustyniak Wikipedia

Biography

  • He is a member of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame ([1]).
  • Former member of The Elements ('70s); The Stains ('80s); Only Humen ('00s) Rosaleen Marion Band ('00s)
  • Played drums on 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-Journal)
  • He currently teaches drums.
  • He is Polish American.

    • Discography

    With 10,000 Maniacs
  • Secrets of the I Ching (1983)
  • The Wishing Chair (1985)
  • In My Tribe (1987)
  • Blind Man's Zoo (1989)
  • Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982-1983 (1990)
  • Our Time in Eden (1992)
  • MTV Unplugged (1993)
  • Love Among the Ruins (1997)
  • The Earth Pressed Flat (1999)
  • Campfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown Recordings (2004)
  • Live Twenty-Five (2006)
  • Extended Versions (2009)
  • Triangles (EP) (2011)
  • Music From The Motion Picture (2013)
  • Twice Told Tales (2015)

    • Other credits

  • Victory Gardens (1991) with John & Mary - drums
  • The Weedkiller's Daughter (1993) with John & Mary - drums
  • The Pinwheel Galaxy (2003) with John & Mary – drums, percussion
  • Peace Bridge (2007) with John & Mary – drums

    • References

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