Jerry Posin
Jerry Posin | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Blues rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, music teacher |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
Jerry Miles Posin is an American drummer known for his contributions to Steppenwolf in the late 1970s.[1][2] During this time he penned at least two songs heard at Steppenwolf concerts, "It's Alright" and "Sinsemilla", now available only on bootleg recordings. He later was the drummer for Blues Image and the Kent Henry Band.[3] He is also known for collaborating with Cris Kirkwood of the Meat Puppets while the two served time together at the Federal Correctional Institution, Phoenix in the Arizona Federal Prison Complex from 2004 to 2006.[4][5]
After being released on May 7, 2009,[6] Posin resurfaced and formed a new band called Bangland. Teaming up with Mike McAul on vocals/guitar and Bruce McAul on bass guitar, Bangland videos can be seen on YouTube.[7] He also formed a band in Phoenix, Arizona called the Urban Tribe. Jerry Miles Posin became engaged to Karen Hattorff in 2011. He continued playing music locally while spending most of his time enjoying life with his family until he died January 29, 2019, still engaged to Karen with daughter Kauner.[8]
References
- ^ Hunter, Don (February 29, 1980). "Controversy flares over Steppenwolf name". Anchorage Daily News. p. A8. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
- ^ "Arts around Anchorage". Anchorage Daily News. February 29, 1980. p. D3. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
- ^ "Wolf Sightings 1977-80". 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
- ^ O'Neal, Sean (October 9, 2007). "Interview: Meat Puppets". The A.V. Club. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
- ^ Dominic, Serene (July 12, 2007). "Back on the Sun". Phoenix New Times. pp. 1–2. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
- ^ "Inmate Locator: Jerry Posin". Federal Bureau of Prisons. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
- ^ "Bobplay1313's Channel (Bangland videos)". YouTube. 2008. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
- ^ "Urban Tribe Band". MySpace m. 2009. Retrieved January 15, 2011.
External links
- Jerry Posin at Myspace
- Mir Music
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