John Siomos Explained

John Siomos
Birth Name:John T. Siomos
Alias:John Headley-Down
Birth Date:July 30, 1947
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, US
Death Date:January 16, 2004 (age 56)
Death Place:Brooklyn, New York, US
Instrument:Drums, percussion
Genre:Hard rock, blues rock, folk rock
Occupation:Musician, songwriter, emergency medical technician
Associated Acts:Peter Frampton, Todd Rundgren, Buzzy Linhart, Rick Derringer, Chicago Loop

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.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, he died in Brooklyn, New York.[1]

Early life

Siomos was born in Chicago, son of Nick and Susie (née Kollias). He had a twin brother Steve. They were fraternal twins.[2]

Career

Siomos 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

Siomos died in Brooklyn of undisclosed causes on January 16, 2004.  He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery, River Grove, Illinois.[11] [12]

Performance credits

YearAlbumArtistCredit
1971Carly SimonCarly Simondrums
1971MusicBuzzy Linhartdrums
1971Mike Corbett & Jay Hirsh with Hugh McCrackenMike Corbett & Jay Hirsh with Hugh McCrackendrums
1972MoogyMark Klingmandrums
1972Something/Anything?Todd Rundgrendrums
1973Frampton's CamelPeter Framptondrums
1973A Wizard, a True StarTodd Rundgrendrums
1974Somethin's HappeningPeter Framptondrums, percussion
1975FramptonPeter Framptondrums, percussion
1975FingertipsDuster Bennettdrums
1975Spring FeverRick Derringerdrums
1976Frampton Comes Alive!Peter Framptondrums
1977I'm in YouPeter Framptondrums, tambourine, cabassa
1977Other SideTufano & Giammarese (The Buckinghams)drums
1978Moogy IIMark Moogy Klingmandrums, bg vocals
1979Rogue WavesTerry Reiddrums, percussion
1992Shine On: A CollectionPeter Framptondrums, percussion
1992Through the YearsGuthrie Thomasdrums
1996Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo: The Best of Rick DerringerRick Derringerdrums
1997Very Best of Todd RundgrenTodd Rundgrendrums
1998This One's for SarahGuthrie Thomasdrums
2001Buzzy Linhart Loves You: Classic RecordingsBuzzy Linhartdrums
2001Frampton Comes Alive! (25th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)Peter Framptondrums
2002All American Boy/Spring FeverRick Derringerdrums
2002Tawny TracksArrowsdrums
200320th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Peter FramptonPeter Framptondrums, percussion
2003Frampton Comes Alive! [DVD Audio/Bonus Videos]Peter Framptondrums
2003Superstar Rock FestivalVarious Artistsdrums
2004Spring Fever/Sweet EvilRick Derringerdrums
2005GoldPeter Framptondrums, percussion
2008Wind of Change/Frampton's CamelPeter Framptondrums
2008Buzzy Linhart Is MusicBuzzy Linhartdrums
1970Fulton Fish MarketJames Latedrums
2008Norman FeelsNorman Feelsdrums
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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ruggiero. Bob. 2011-10-13. Peter Frampton's Bassist "Comes Alive" Again. 2021-05-01. Houston Press.
  2. Web site: John T. Siomos Obituary (2004) Chicago Tribune. 2021-07-02. Legacy.com.
  3. Book: Schmitt, Roland. The Small Faces & Other Stories. 2011-08-01. Bobcat Books. 978-0-85712-451-7. en.
  4. Web site: 2020-09-06. Frampton's Camel – Paris Theatre, London – 1972 – Past Daily Backstage Pass. 2021-07-02. Past Daily: News, History, Music And An Enormous Sound Archive.. en-US.
  5. Peter Frampton Says Goodbye During Farewell Tour Finale at L.A.'s Forum. 2021-07-02. Billboard. October 6, 2019. en.
  6. Web site: Peter Frampton shares stories from his life in his new memoir, 'Do You Feel Like I Do'. 2021-07-02. www.azcentral.com. en.
  7. Peter Frampton Conquers 'Stubbornness and Fear' for 'Acoustic Classics'. 2021-07-02. Billboard. February 22, 2016. en.
  8. Book: Myers, Paul. A Wizard, a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio. 2010-10-15. Jawbone Press. 978-1-906002-33-6. en.
  9. Web site: Fletcher. David. 2019-09-23. Peter Frampton Says Farewell to DFW in a Concert Filled with a Moving Show-and-Tell. 2021-05-01. Dallas Observer.
  10. News: Rockwell. John. 1977-08-24. Frampton—The Nice Guy of Rock?. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-05-01. 0362-4331.
  11. Web site: Round trip. 2021-07-02. LJWorld.com. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2015-12-19. Buried Here - John Belushi, John Siomos. 2021-07-02. History Of Rock Music. en-US.
  13. Web site: John Siomos - Credits - AllMusic. AllMusic. December 5, 2017.
  14. Web site: 2012-09-24. Music Review: Buzzy Linhart - Electric Lady Dream: The Eddie Kramer Sessions. 2021-07-02. TMR Zoo. en-US.

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