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  1. James McDonnell (born March 20, 1961), known by the stage name Slim Jim Phantom, is an American musician, best known as the drummer for the band Stray Cats. Alongside bandmates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, he is considered a pioneer of the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 1980s.

  2. Learn about Slim Jim Phantom, the legendary drummer for the Stray Cats and other rock-n-roll projects. Find out his biography, discography, tour dates, and latest news on his official website.

    • The highest compliment he ever received came from a Gretsch drum legend. I met Tony Williams in real life at a NAMM Show. We were at the Gretsch Drums booth and there were a lot of famous drummers there.
    • Bob Dylan gave him the best piece of advice he’s ever heard. We were doing a tribute show at the Universal Amphitheatre for Roy Orbison after Roy passed, and there were a lot of people on the show.
    • He’s superstitious about two things: socks and Elvis. Yeah, I’ve always worn two different color socks. But I’m superstitious in that I always wear the darker color on the left foot.
    • His favorite drummers? Any cat who can do two things: rock and swing! I’m naturally more of a rock guy, but I could swing. That’s what I’m interested in; things that could rock and could swing.
  3. Mar 21, 2023 · The Stray Cats drummer shares his story of how he and his bandmates became rock and roll stars in the '80s, influenced by the classic sounds of Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis and more. He also talks about his current projects, touring with Stiff Little Fingers and his radio show.

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  5. Nov 18, 2016 · Features. Classic Rock. Slim Jim Phantom: "The Stray Cats saved rockabilly for another generation". By Ian Fortnam. ( Classic Rock ) published 18 November 2016. Slim Jim Phantom on the Stray Cats, burnout, Britt Ekland, Lemmy and being “the easiest guy in town to find”.

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  7. Stand-up drummer who found fame with the Stray Cats and became a stalwart of rockabilly and roots rock. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1980s - 2000s. Born. March 20, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. Rockabilly Revival, Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Roots Rock. Also Known As. James McDonnell. Member Of.

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