Jeremy Taggart facts for kids
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Jeremy Taggart
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| Background information | |
| 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 Taggart is a Canadian musician, writer, and radio host. He is famous for being the drummer for the band Our Lady Peace for many years. He was born on April 7, 1975.
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Early Life and Music
Jeremy Taggart grew up in Mansfield, Ontario, Canada. He has two brothers and one sister. Music was a big part of his family life because his parents were also musicians. Jeremy started playing drums when he was very young. He worked hard to become a great 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, the drummer for Our Lady Peace, Jim Newell, left the band. The other members and their manager looked for a new drummer. They auditioned more than 100 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 also just signed a record deal with Sony Music Canada. Jeremy played with Our Lady Peace from 1993 until 2014.
Other Music Projects
Besides playing drums for Our Lady Peace, Jeremy Taggart has worked with other musicians. He played drums on songs for artists like Chantal Kreviazuk and Geddy Lee. He also appeared in the music video for the song "Hero" by Chad Kroeger and Josey Scott. This song was from the Spider-Man movie soundtrack.
Since 2024, Jeremy has been the drummer for the Canadian alternative rock band Limblifter.
Jeremy Taggart's Other Work
Radio and Podcasts
Jeremy Taggart used to have his own radio show and podcast called Taggarts Take. On this show, he interviewed bands and other interesting people. He also shared his own thoughts.
In January 2014, Jeremy started a podcast with fellow Canadian Jonathan Torrens. It is called the Taggart and Torrens Podcast. They talk about many different topics, from sports to politics. They share a unique Canadian point of view. They also play fun games they created, like "Poem Sayin'".
Books and Mentoring
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 culture.
Jeremy also helps young musicians. He has mentored bands like Arkells. He has also been a judge for the Independent Music Awards.
Community Involvement
In 2013, Jeremy Taggart helped host an event in Melanchton, Ontario. This event celebrated a big win for the community. A company called The Highland Companies decided not to start mining for limestone in the area. Jeremy got involved because a friend from his childhood told him about the issue.
Family Connections
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.
