Michael Jerome facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Michael Jerome
Michael Jerome (left) with bassist Joe Karnes of John Cale Band
Background information
Birth name	Michael Jerome Moore
Born	(1971-07-07) July 7, 1971 (age 54) Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Genres	Rock
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	Better Than Ezra, John Cale

Michael Jerome Moore, known as Michael Jerome, is an American rock musician. He is famous for being a talented drummer. He has played with many different bands and artists throughout his career.

Michael Jerome is special because he is double-jointed. This means his joints can move more than usual. He is also ambidextrous, which means he can use both hands equally well. These skills are very helpful for a drummer!

Michael Jerome's Music Journey

Michael Jerome has been a part of many bands. Early in his career, he played with groups like Pop Poppins from 1989 to 1997. He was also with the Toadies for a short time in the early 1990s. Later, he joined Course of Empire and James Hall's band, Pleasure Club.

He also played on an album called Sanctuary for Charlie Musselwhite in 2004. Michael has toured and recorded with many other artists too. These include the Blind Boys of Alabama, John Cale, and Tom Freund.

Joining Better Than Ezra

In 2009, Michael Jerome joined the band Better Than Ezra. Their previous drummer, Travis McNabb, had left to play with another band. Michael became the new drummer for Better Than Ezra. His first album with the band was Paper Empire, released in 2009. He also played on their 2014 album, All Together Now.

Jerome playing with the Richard Thompson Electric Trio at Towersey Festival, 2018

Working with Richard Thompson and John Cale

Michael Jerome has also toured with famous musicians like Richard Thompson and John Cale. He recorded four albums with John Cale. These albums include blackAcetate (2005) and Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood (2012).

Halls Of The Machine

Michael Jerome is also a co-founder of a music trio called Halls Of The Machine. The other members are Mike Graff, who plays guitars, and Van Eric Martin, who plays piano. Their first album, "Atmospheres For Lovers And Sleepers," came out in 2001. They released their second album, "Calling All Tribal Dignitaries," in 2017.

In 2015, one of their songs, "Bono X," was released worldwide. It was part of a music collection called "I.C. - Independent Celebration, Vol. 1."

Personal Life

Michael Jerome is a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a professional American football team. He lives in Los Angeles, California.

Discography

Michael Jerome has played on many albums with different artists. Here are some of them:

With Pop Poppins

• The Other Lover (1990)
• Delight in Disorder (1991)
• Live at the Hop (1992)
• Epitome of Simplicity (1992)
• Pop Poppins (1993)
• Non-Pop Specific (1996)

With Toadies

• "Dig a Hole" / "I Hope You Die" (1991)

With Course of Empire

• Initiation (1994)
• Telepathic Last Words (1998)

With The Blind Boys of Alabama

• Spirit of the Century (2001)
• Go Tell It on the Mountain (2003)
• Atom Bomb (2005)

With Charlie Musselwhite

• One Night in America (2001)
• Sanctuary (2004)

With Richard Thompson

• Semi-Detached Mock Tudor (2002)
• 1000 Years of Popular Music (2003)
• The Old Kit Bag (2003)
• Sweet Warrior (2007)
• Live Warrior (2009)
• Dream Attic (2010)
• Electric (2013)
• Still (2015)
• 13 Rivers (2018)
• Ship To Shore (2024)

With Pleasure Club

• Here Comes the Trick (2002)
• The Fugitive Kind (2004)

With John Cale

• blackAcetate (2005)
• Circus Live (2007)
• Extra Playful (2011)
• Shifty Adventures in Nookie Wood (2012)

With Taj Mahal

• Maestro (2008)

With Robin Danar

• Altered States (2008)

With Meiko

• Meiko (2008)

With Sara Lov

• The Young Eyes (2008)
• Seasoned Eyes Were Beaming (2009)

With Bill Purdy

• Move My Way (2008)

With Keaton Simons

• Can You Hear Me (2008)

With Brandi Shearer

• Love Don't Make You Juliet (2009)

With Po' Girl

• Deer in the Night (2009)

With Better Than Ezra

• Paper Empire (2009)
• All Together Now (2014)

With Tom Freund

• Fit to Screen (2009)

With Ana Egge

• Road to My Love (2009)

With k.d. lang

• Recollection (2010)

With Nina Ferraro

• The Promise (2010)

With Alyssa Graham

• The Lock, Stock, and Soul (2011)

With Ben Ottewell

• Shapes & Shadows (2011)

With Steve Forbert

• Over with You (2012)

With Holmes

• Complication Simplified (2012)

With Shelby Lynne

• Thanks (2013)

With Wavves

• Afraid of Heights (2013)

With The Third Mind

• The Third Mind (2020)
• The Third Mind/2 (2024)

With Slash

Compilation appearances

• I. C. Independent Celebration, Vol. 1 (2015, Birdstone Records) (with Halls Of The Machine: song: "Bono X" (full version on CD; edited version on vinyl)