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John Siomos
Left to right: Bob Mayo, Peter Frampton, John Siomos, Stanley Sheldon, 1975
Left to right: Bob Mayo, Peter Frampton, John Siomos, Stanley Sheldon, 1975
Background information
Birth nameJohn T. Siomos
Also known asJohn Headley-Down
BornJuly 30, 1947
Chicago, Illinois, US
DiedJanuary 16, 2004 (age 56)
Brooklyn, New York, US
GenresHard rock, blues rock, folk rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, emergency medical technician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion

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

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

Career

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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

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

Performance credits

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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

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References

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  1. ^ Ruggiero, Bob (October 13, 2011). "Peter Frampton's Bassist "Comes Alive" Again". Houston Press. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "John T. Siomos Obituary (2004) Chicago Tribune". Legacy.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  3. ^ Schmitt, Roland (August 1, 2011). The Small Faces & Other Stories. Bobcat Books. ISBN 978-0-85712-451-7.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Peter Frampton Says Goodbye During Farewell Tour Finale at L.A.'s Forum". Billboard. October 6, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "Peter Frampton shares stories from his life in his new memoir, 'Do You Feel Like I Do'". www.azcentral.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "Peter Frampton Conquers 'Stubbornness and Fear' for 'Acoustic Classics'". Billboard. February 22, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  8. ^ Myers, Paul (October 15, 2010). A Wizard, a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio. Jawbone Press. ISBN 978-1-906002-33-6.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Rockwell, John (August 24, 1977). "Frampton—The Nice Guy of Rock?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  11. ^ "Round trip". LJWorld.com. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  12. ^ "Buried Here - John Belushi, John Siomos". History Of Rock Music. December 19, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  13. ^ "John Siomos - Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
  14. ^ "Music Review: Buzzy Linhart - Electric Lady Dream: The Eddie Kramer Sessions". TMR Zoo. September 24, 2012. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
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