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== Background ==
== Background ==


Knox was the drummer of [[Christian rock]] band [[White Heart]] from 1992 to 1997,<ref name="EofCCM White Heart">{{cite book|last=Powell|first=Mark Allan|title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music|publisher=Hendrickson Publishers|year=2002|location=Peabody, Massachusetts|page=1034|isbn=1-56563-679-1 }}</ref> and concurrently the drummer of the alternative funk rock band [[Adam Again]].<ref name="EofCCM Adam Again">{{cite book|last=Powell|first=Mark Allan|title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music|publisher=Hendrickson Publishers|year=2002|location=Peabody, Massachusetts|page=22 |isbn=1-56563-679-1 }}</ref> He reunited with White Heart in 2006 for the Soul2Soul Awards show and again in 2014 for the [[Easterfest]] concert in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/11/25/3898377.htm|title=Easterfest announces 2014 lineup|work=abc.net.au|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref>{{failed verification|reason=Knox is not mentioned here|date=June 2015}}
Knox was the drummer of [[Christian rock]] band [[White Heart]] from 1992 to 1997,<ref name="EofCCM White Heart">{{cite book|last=Powell|first=Mark Allan|title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music|publisher=Hendrickson Publishers|year=2002|location=Peabody, Massachusetts|page=1034|isbn=1-56563-679-1 }}</ref> and concurrently the drummer of the alternative funk rock band [[Adam Again]].<ref name="EofCCM Adam Again">{{cite book|last=Powell|first=Mark Allan|title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music|publisher=Hendrickson Publishers|year=2002|location=Peabody, Massachusetts|page=22 |isbn=1-56563-679-1 }}</ref> He reunited with White Heart in 2006 for the Soul2Soul Awards show and again in 2014 for the [[Easterfest]] concert in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2013/11/25/3898377.htm|title=Easterfest announces 2014 lineup|work=abc.net.au|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref>


Knox is now the drummer for The Union of Sinners and Saints. The Union features members from two of the best selling Christian Rock bands of all time, Petra and Whiteheart. He also lent his drum skills to the electronic progressive rock outfit [[Future User]] for their debut release. The band is composed of [[Rage Against the Machine]] bassist, [[Tim Commerford]], along with multi-instrumentalist Jordan Tarlow on keys and producer, [[Brendan O'Brien (record producer)|Brendan O'Brien]] on guitars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radio.com/2015/01/27/future-user-tim-commerford-lance-armstong-stan-lee-interview/|title=Who is Future User? New Band Reveals Identities in Exclusive Interview|work=radio.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref>
Knox is now the drummer for The Union of Sinners and Saints. The Union features members from two of the best selling Christian Rock bands of all time, Petra and Whiteheart. He also lent his drum skills to the electronic progressive rock outfit [[Future User]] for their debut release. The band is composed of [[Rage Against the Machine]] bassist, [[Tim Commerford]], along with multi-instrumentalist Jordan Tarlow on keys and producer, [[Brendan O'Brien (record producer)|Brendan O'Brien]] on guitars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radio.com/2015/01/27/future-user-tim-commerford-lance-armstong-stan-lee-interview/|title=Who is Future User? New Band Reveals Identities in Exclusive Interview|work=radio.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref>


Knox has been nominated for [[Grammy Award|Grammy]] and [[GMA Dove Award|Dove]] awards, and has toured and appeared on television and radio broadcasts that have spanned the globe.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}} His playing experience has led him to work with artists and members of including: [[Adam Again]],{{citation needed|date=June 2015}} [[Blind Melon]], [[No Doubt]], [[Audio Adrenaline]], [[Wooten Brothers]], [[John Elefante]], [[Lock Up (American band)|Lock Up]] with [[Tom Morello]], [[Crystal Lewis]], [[Steve Cropper]], [[Mandisa]], [[Great White]], [[Carman (singer)|Carman]], [[DC Talk]], [[The Bus Boys]], [[Ray Parker Jr.]], [[Otis Day]] and many others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jonknoxonline.com/#artists-credits|title=Jon Knox|work=jonknoxonline.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=June 2015}}{{Elucidate|date=June 2015|reason=The list on the artist's website indicates that he worked with the subjects, but not in which capacity. Did he get them coffee? Was he a drum technician? Did he play drums on a specific song or the whole albums or just shaker or did he program loops?}} Working alongside these artists allowed him to expand into a very versatile musician, teaching himself to play guitar, bass and to compose and produce music.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}
Knox has been nominated for [[Grammy Award|Grammy]] and [[GMA Dove Award|Dove]] awards, and has toured and appeared on television and radio broadcasts that have spanned the globe. His playing experience has led him to work with artists and members of including: [[Adam Again]],[[Blind Melon]], [[No Doubt]], [[Audio Adrenaline]], [[Wooten Brothers]], [[John Elefante]], [[Lock Up (American band)|Lock Up]] with [[Tom Morello]], [[Crystal Lewis]], [[Steve Cropper]], [[Mandisa]], [[Great White]], [[Carman (singer)|Carman]], [[DC Talk]], [[The Bus Boys]], [[Ray Parker Jr.]], [[Otis Day]] and many others. Working alongside these artists making music allowed him to expand into a very versatile musician, teaching himself to play guitar, bass and to compose and produce music.


Currently, you can find him involved in recording, remixing, making beats, scoring and producing projects. Also, he continues to compose and produce music for artists and several music library companies. His compositions are in these genres of music: rock, alternative, hip-hop, EDM, dance, pop, indie and R&B.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}
Currently, you can find him involved in recording, remixing, making beats, scoring and producing projects. Also, he continues to compose and produce music for artists and several music library companies. His compositions are in these genres of music: rock, alternative, hip-hop, EDM, dance, pop, indie and R&B.


Credits include: MTV, Sirius & XM Radio, Viacom, OWN, TLC, NBC Sports, Speed Channel, HBO, FOX Sports, CI Games, CBS Sports, Ayars Animation Inc., Shaw Communications, Deliverance Films, Play Ltd. and Discovery.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}
Credits include: MTV, Sirius & XM Radio, Viacom, OWN, TLC, NBC Sports, Speed Channel, HBO, FOX Sports, CI Games, CBS Sports, Ayars Animation Inc., Shaw Communications, Deliverance Films, Play Ltd. and Discovery.


Knox endorses Pearl drums,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pearldrum.com/artists/drumset-artists/jon-knox|title=Jon Knox - Pearl Drums|work=pearldrum.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> SoulTone cymbals,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soultonecymbals.com/artist/jon-knox|title=Jon Knox|work=soultonecymbals.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Vic Firth sticks,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/art.php?letter=K|title=Vic Firth Artist Roster|work=vicfirth.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> CymPad,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cympad.com/365/artists/cympad-artist-roster#k|title=Cympad - optimize your cymbal sound! - Cympad artists over the world!|author=Cympad Reto Hirschi|work=cympad.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Protection Racket,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.protectionracket.com/artists/item/jon-knox|title=Jon Knox|author=Super User|work=protectionracket.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Bumwrap Drum Company, Ableton Live and ToonTrack software.{{citation needed|date=June 2015}}
Knox endorses Pearl drums,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pearldrum.com/artists/drumset-artists/jon-knox|title=Jon Knox - Pearl Drums|work=pearldrum.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> SoulTone cymbals,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soultonecymbals.com/artist/jon-knox|title=Jon Knox|work=soultonecymbals.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Vic Firth sticks,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/art.php?letter=K|title=Vic Firth Artist Roster|work=vicfirth.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> CymPad,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cympad.com/365/artists/cympad-artist-roster#k|title=Cympad - optimize your cymbal sound! - Cympad artists over the world!|author=Cympad Reto Hirschi|work=cympad.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Protection Racket,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.protectionracket.com/artists/item/jon-knox|title=Jon Knox|author=Super User|work=protectionracket.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Bumwrap Drum Company and Ableton Live.


== References ==
== References ==
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* {{Official website|www.jonknoxonline.com}}
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* {{YouTube|u=jonknox}}
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* [http://www.discogs.com/artist/Jon+Knox Discogs]
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Revision as of 18:20, 30 August 2016

This article is about the African-American musician. For the 16th-century Scottish reformer, see John Knox. For others with a similar name, see John Knox (disambiguation).

Jon Knox
Knox performing in 2014
Knox performing in 2014
Background information
GenresRock, Christian rock
Occupation(s)Musician, producer, beatmaker and composer
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1982–present
Websitewww.jonknoxonline.com

Jon Knox is an American session drummer who has been a member of the bands White Heart and Adam Again and is currently the drummer for The Union of Sinners and Saints. He is also a producer, beatmaker and composer.

Background

Knox was the drummer of Christian rock band White Heart from 1992 to 1997,[1] and concurrently the drummer of the alternative funk rock band Adam Again.[2] He reunited with White Heart in 2006 for the Soul2Soul Awards show and again in 2014 for the Easterfest concert in Australia.[3]

Knox is now the drummer for The Union of Sinners and Saints. The Union features members from two of the best selling Christian Rock bands of all time, Petra and Whiteheart. He also lent his drum skills to the electronic progressive rock outfit Future User for their debut release. The band is composed of Rage Against the Machine bassist, Tim Commerford, along with multi-instrumentalist Jordan Tarlow on keys and producer, Brendan O'Brien on guitars.[4]

Knox has been nominated for Grammy and Dove awards, and has toured and appeared on television and radio broadcasts that have spanned the globe. His playing experience has led him to work with artists and members of including: Adam Again,Blind Melon, No Doubt, Audio Adrenaline, Wooten Brothers, John Elefante, Lock Up with Tom Morello, Crystal Lewis, Steve Cropper, Mandisa, Great White, Carman, DC Talk, The Bus Boys, Ray Parker Jr., Otis Day and many others. Working alongside these artists making music allowed him to expand into a very versatile musician, teaching himself to play guitar, bass and to compose and produce music.

Currently, you can find him involved in recording, remixing, making beats, scoring and producing projects. Also, he continues to compose and produce music for artists and several music library companies. His compositions are in these genres of music: rock, alternative, hip-hop, EDM, dance, pop, indie and R&B.

Credits include: MTV, Sirius & XM Radio, Viacom, OWN, TLC, NBC Sports, Speed Channel, HBO, FOX Sports, CI Games, CBS Sports, Ayars Animation Inc., Shaw Communications, Deliverance Films, Play Ltd. and Discovery.

Knox endorses Pearl drums,[5] SoulTone cymbals,[6] Vic Firth sticks,[7] CymPad,[8] Protection Racket,[9] Bumwrap Drum Company and Ableton Live.

References

  1. ^ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 1034. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  2. ^ Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 22. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  3. ^ "Easterfest announces 2014 lineup". abc.net.au. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  4. ^ "Who is Future User? New Band Reveals Identities in Exclusive Interview". radio.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  5. ^ "Jon Knox - Pearl Drums". pearldrum.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  6. ^ "Jon Knox". soultonecymbals.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  7. ^ "Vic Firth Artist Roster". vicfirth.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  8. ^ Cympad Reto Hirschi. "Cympad - optimize your cymbal sound! - Cympad artists over the world!". cympad.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  9. ^ Super User. "Jon Knox". protectionracket.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)

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