Jack Irons
Jack Irons
Jack Steven Ironsis an American drummer and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the founding drummer of the American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, and as a former member of Pearl Jam, with whom he recorded two studio albums...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionDrummer
Date of Birth18 July 1962
CityLos Angeles, CA
CountryUnited States of America
american-musician battles began beginnings developing personal time touring within
It was about this time that I began experiencing the beginnings of my battles with an anxiety disorder. We were touring a lot and there were some developing personal problems within the band.
american-musician direction felt good growing musically remained success
We had all remained good friends, but musically Hillel felt he was growing in their direction and they were having more success than What Is This.
almost american-musician decision leave los next song time wife
We had a song called "Reach Out" that almost got us to the next level. During that time my wife and I made a decision to leave Los Angeles.
completed released touring
We completed and released 'No Code' in 1996. We began some off and on touring for that release.
american-musician completed daily decision released since spring stop taking
Yield" was completed in 1997 and released in 1998. In the spring of 1997, I had made a decision to stop taking medications that I had been taking daily since 1988.
american-musician business difficult forced lack road success
It was a difficult road for What Is This. Their business did not come easy. Eventually, the lack of success forced different directions.
american-musician began eleven included opening released second stretch touring
In 1993, Eleven released their second record, which was self-titled. We began a stretch of touring that included opening for Soundgarden.
spring yield decision
"Yield" was completed in 1997 and released in 1998. In the spring of 1997, I had made a decision to stop taking medications that I had been taking daily since 1988.
best-friend good-friend together
We were playing a small club in San Diego and the power had gone out in the building. Eddie had a lighter and kept us lit backstage. We became very good friends and spent a lot of time together including hearing Eddie sing in some of the bands he was in at the time.
rumor hearing fans
I began hearing rumors of apossible recording session with Neil Young. I was a huge fan of Neil's.
fall pearls jam
I began both auditioning with Pearl Jam and recording for Eleven. In the fall of 1994, I joined Pearl Jam.
wrestling car band
After wrestling with myself for six months, I began medical treatment. During that time I started a band with some friends of mine called Jack's Car, but that didn't last.
fall years albums
I began the process of recording myself seriously in the fall of 1999. If I could finish an album of my own music, I would. Five years later I am happy to say I have.
school play age
I had wanted to play drums since the age of 9 when I saw a drum set in the window of a music store for the first time. We took lessons at a local music school and began playing together after about 6-9 months of lessons.