Joe Daniels (drummer) facts for kids
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Joe Daniels
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| Born | August 4, 1970 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, grunge |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, Clothing designer, Shop Owner |
| Instruments | Drums, Acoustic Bass Guitar |
| Years active | 1987–2007, 2016–present |
| Labels | Island (1995–1999), |
Joseph William Daniels, born on August 4, 1970, is an American rock drummer. He is most famous for being the first drummer for the band Local H. He played with them from 1987 until July 1999. Besides music, Daniels has also worked as a clothing designer and shop owner.
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Early Music Career and Local H
Daniels started playing music with his friends in 1987. This was while he was still in high school in Zion, Illinois. In 1990, he officially formed the band Local H with Scott Lucas and Matthew "Matt" Garcia.
Becoming a Duo
When Matt Garcia left Local H in 1993, the band decided not to find a new member. Instead, they continued as a duo with just Daniels and Lucas. To make their sound complete, Lucas had a friend change his guitar. This change added a bass pickup to the guitar. This allowed Lucas to play both guitar and bass sounds at the same time.
Leaving Local H
After many years with Local H, Daniels decided to leave the band in 1999. His very last concert with Local H was on June 24, 1999. This show took place at The Metro in Chicago.
Life After Local H
After leaving Local H, Joe Daniels continued his music journey. He joined a band called Stendec in 1999. This band played together until they broke up in 2001.
New Bands and Family Life
From 2001 to 2004, Daniels was a founding member of a group called The Black Panels. Later, from 2005 to 2007, he worked with the band Bruiser. He even recorded an album with them. In 2006, Daniels got married. The next year, in 2007, he and his wife welcomed their son.
Business Ventures
After his son was born, Daniels and his wife started a new business. They opened a small shop in a suburb of Chicago. In 2009, they also launched their own line of T-shirts for children.
Return to Music
In April 2016, Joe Daniels rejoined Local H for a special tour. This tour celebrated the 20th anniversary of their album As Good as Dead. This meant he was active in music again after a break.
Family Connections
Joe Daniels' son has also become famous. His son is the actor Lyon Daniels.
Music Albums
Here are some of the albums Joe Daniels played on:
- Ham Fisted (1995)
- As Good as Dead (1996)
- Pack Up the Cats (1998)
- The '92 Demos (2000)
