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Jeremy Taggart
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| Birth name | Jeremy Ronald John Taggart |
| Born | April 7, 1975 |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Associated acts | Our Lady Peace |
Jeremy Ronald John Taggart (born April 7, 1975) is a Canadian drummer, radio host, and author. He is best known for playing drums with the band Our Lady Peace from 1993 until 2014.
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Jeremy Taggart's Early Life
Jeremy Taggart was born in Toronto, Ontario. He grew up in Mansfield, Ontario. Jeremy has two brothers and one sister.
Music was very important in his family. Both of his parents were musicians. Jeremy learned to play drums when he was very young. He was inspired to work hard and become an even better drummer. In April 1993, he tried out for a new band called Our Lady Peace.
Jeremy Taggart's Music Career
Joining Our Lady Peace
In 1993, Our Lady Peace needed a new drummer. Their previous drummer, Jim Newell, left the band. The band members and their managers held auditions. They listened to over one hundred drummers. Jeremy Taggart, who was 17 years old at the time, was chosen.
The band offered him the drumming job, and Jeremy accepted. Our Lady Peace had just signed a record deal with Sony Music Canada. They were also playing small shows in clubs. Because Jeremy was only seventeen, there was a small problem. Performers usually needed to be 19 years old to play in clubs in Ontario.
In June 2014, Jeremy Taggart announced that he had left Our Lady Peace.
Other Exciting Projects
Besides playing with Our Lady Peace, Jeremy Taggart has worked on many other projects. He played drums on songs for other artists. These include "Blue" by Chantal Kreviazuk and "Home on the Strange" by Geddy Lee. He also played on "Riot in the House of Ruin" by The Beautiful Unknown.
Jeremy also appeared in the music video for the song "Hero". This song was by Chad Kroeger and Josey Scott for the Spider-Man movie soundtrack.
Radio Shows and Podcasts
Jeremy used to host a radio show and podcast called Taggarts Take. On his show, he interviewed bands and even politicians. He also shared his own thoughts and ideas.
Jeremy has also been a judge for the Independent Music Awards. He helped choose the winners for the 9th, 10th, and 11th annual awards. He also helps guide new musicians, like the band Arkells.
He is a frequent guest on the Jay and Dan Podcast. This podcast is hosted by sportscasters Jay Onrait and Dan O'Toole from TSN.
Community Involvement
In 2013, Jeremy Taggart helped host an event in Melanchton, Ontario. This event celebrated a big decision. A company called The Highland Companies decided not to start mining for limestone in the area. Jeremy became involved because a friend from his childhood told him about the issue.
Taggart and Torrens Podcast
In January 2014, Jeremy teamed up with another Canadian, Jonathan Torrens. They created the Taggart and Torrens Podcast. On their podcast, they talk about many different topics. These include sports and politics. They share a unique Canadian point of view. They also play fun games they created, like "Poem Sayin" and "Callin Pranks".
In October 2017, Jeremy Taggart and Jonathan Torrens released a book. It is called Canadianity: Tales From The True North Strong And Freezing. The book shares stories from their travels and everyday life. It celebrates Canada and its people. It also highlights local heroes, great places to eat, and interesting spots across the country.
Jeremy Taggart is related to some other well-known people. He is the cousin of Australian football player Adam Taggart. He is also the cousin of musician Andrew Taggart.
