Drummer / Percussionist Birthday Calendar

A collection of famous, celebrity drummer and percussionist birthdays plus drum and percussion manufacturer anniversaries.
Slim Jim Phantom
Slim Jim Phantom


Slim Jim Phantom, born James McDonnell on March 21, 1961 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City, NY, is an American drummer best known for his work, alongside bandmates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, in the 80s neo-rockabilly group, The Stray Cats. Phantom's unique drum set-up with The Stray Cats, which involved him standing while playing, incorporated only a bass drum, snare drum and a crash cymbal — rather than a full drum kit.

Phantom currently plays in the band Kat Men with Imelda May guitarist Darrel Higham.