Jacob Slichter

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Jacob Slichter
Born
Boston
Nationality United States of America
Genres alternative rock
Instruments drum kit


Jacob Slichter
Birth nameJacob Huber Slichter
Born (1961-04-05) April 5, 1961 (age 61)
Boston, Massachusetts
GenresAlternative rock
Occupation(s)Musician, drummer, Writing Professor at Sarah Lawrence College
Instrument(s)Drums, Piano
Years active1993–present
LabelsMCA

Jacob Slichter (born Jacob Huber Slichter, April 5, 1961) is an American musician. He is best known for being the drummer for the rock band Semisonic.

Early life[edit | edit source]

Slichter, the son of physicist Charles Slichter, was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Harvard with a degree in African American studies and history. He is the drummer for the Minneapolis based rock band, Semisonic.

Career[edit | edit source]

Slichter, in 2004, wrote So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star (