Joe Sirois
| Joe Sirois | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1972 (age 43–44) |
| Origin | Andover, Massachusetts, United States |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer |
| Associated acts | The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Street Dogs |
Joe Sirois (born January 25, 1972) is an American drummer who played with The Mighty Mighty Bosstones[1] from 1991 until their hiatus in 2003. He also played drums for the Boston-based band Street Dogs from 2004 to 2007 when he reunited with the Bosstones.
Sirois, who grew up in Andover, Massachusetts, knew Bosstone's frontman Dicky Barrett from time shared at Bunker Hill Community College. He replaced former drummer Josh Dalsimer on the band's first American tour and played on More Noise and Other Disturbances and subsequent albums.
Sirois plays on Yamaha Maple Custom series drums with a twenty-inch kick, Sabian cymbals, a twelve-inch tom, a fourteen-inch tom, and a sixteen-inch tom.
His last project, the Street Dogs has recorded two albums with him, Back to the World and Fading American Dream. Joe has also drummed for punk rock bands Roll The Tanks and Jackson United.
References
- ↑ Thompson, Dave (2000-11-01). Alternative rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 495–. ISBN 978-0-87930-607-6. Retrieved 8 August 2011.