Jacob Slichter | |
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Birth name | Jacob Huber Slichter |
Born |
Boston, Massachusetts |
May 4, 1961
Genres | Alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, drummer |
Instruments | Drums, Piano |
Years active | 1993–present |
Labels | MCA |
Associated acts | Semisonic |
Jacob Slichter (born Jacob Huber Slichter, April 5, 1961) is an American musician.
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.
Slichter, in 2004, wrote So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star (ISBN ), a book that details his experiences as a member of Semisonic and their journey through the recording industry.