Jerry Augustyniak

Jerome Augustyniak
Augustyniak performing with 10,000 Maniacs at Pittsford Park in Lake Forest in 2015
Background information
Born	(1958-09-02) September 2, 1958 Sloan, New York
Genres	Rock, alternative rock
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Drums
Years active	1983–present

Jerome Stanley Augustyniak (born September 2, 1958) is the drummer for the American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs. Augustyniak joined the band in March 1983, two years after the group formed. Augustyniak continues to perform with the band who tour extensively. Their most recent album, "Music From The Motion Picture", released in 2013, has garnered rave reviews.

Biography

• He is a member of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame ([1]).
• Former member of The Elements ('70s); The Stains ('80s); Only Humen ('00s) Rosaleen Marion Band ('00s)
• Played drums on Maria Sebastian's CD, a Buffalo local artist, winner of Buffalo Music Awards; Skiffle Minstrels; John and Mary
• He broke his collarbone when struck by a car while riding his bicycle in 1992 (The Post-Journal)
• He currently teaches drums.
• He is Polish American.

Discography

With 10,000 Maniacs

• Secrets of the I Ching (1983)
• The Wishing Chair (1985)
• In My Tribe (1987)
• Blind Man's Zoo (1989)
• Hope Chest: The Fredonia Recordings 1982-1983 (1990)
• Our Time in Eden (1992)
• MTV Unplugged (1993)
• Love Among the Ruins (1997)
• The Earth Pressed Flat (1999)
• Campfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure and Unknown Recordings (2004)
• Live Twenty-Five (2006)
• Extended Versions (2009)
• Triangles (EP) (2011)
• Music From The Motion Picture (2013)
• Twice Told Tales (2015)

Other credits

• Victory Gardens (1991) with John & Mary - drums
• The Weedkiller's Daughter (1993) with John & Mary - drums
• The Pinwheel Galaxy (2003) with John & Mary – drums, percussion
• Peace Bridge (2007) with John & Mary – drums

External links

• Official Site - 10,000 Maniacs
• Jerry Augustyniak at IMDb