Jonathan Melvoin
Jonathan Melvoin | |
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 Melvoin, as seen in the "Zero" music video | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 6, 1961 Los Angeles, California, US |
| Died | July 12, 1996 (aged 34) New York City |
| Artists | The Smashing Pumpkins |
| Role | Keyboards |
| Years active | 1995–1996 |
| Other associated acts | Prince, The Revolution, Wendy & Lisa |
| Wikipedia | Jonathan Melvoin |
Jonathan Melvoin (December 6, 1961 – July 12, 1996) was an American musician active in the 1980s and 1990s. He was the touring keyboardist for The Smashing Pumpkins during the Infinite Sadness tour until he died of a heroin overdose on July 12, 1996.
Melvoin did not make any contributions to studio recordings by The Smashing Pumpkins, however he can be seen playing the piano in the "Zero" music video.
Early life
He was the son of Constance (née Ives) and Mike Melvoin, keyboardist for The Wrecking Crew, and brother of twins Susannah and Wendy Melvoin of Prince and The Revolution. He first learned to play drums at the age of five.[1]
Associated acts
In addition to his work with the Pumpkins, Melvoin performed with many punk bands such as The Dickies. He was also a member of The Family, a Prince side project band which produced the original recording of "Nothing Compares 2 U",[2] "Screams of Passion & Mutiny" and made musical contributions to many Wendy & Lisa projects, as well as to Prince and the Revolution's 1985 album Around the World in a Day. He also played drums on "Do U Lie?" from the 1986 Prince & the Revolution album Parade.
Death
Melvoin died at age 34 as the result of a heroin overdose. The band was not invited to Melvoin's funeral.[3] Following his death, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin was fired and entered rehab.== Touring stats ==
- Total shows: 83 shows
- First performance: The Smashing Pumpkins 1996-01-02 at Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON, CA
- Last performance: The Smashing Pumpkins 1996-07-10 at USAir Arena, Landover, MD, US
References
- ↑ People Staff (July 29, 1996). "The Night the Music Died". People. Archived from the original on 2016-11-16.
- ↑ Goldman, John J.; Hochman, Steve (July 13, 1996). "Heroin Linked to Death on Smashing Pumpkins Tour". Los Angeles Times. Unknown parameter
|name-list-style=ignored (help) - ↑ The Smashing Pumpkins Chronology: The Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness Era: 1996