Jon Theodore

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jon Theodore
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Dec 30, 1973(1973-12-30)
Age	51
Birthplace	Baltimore
Country	United States
Birth City	Maryland
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Jon Theodore Biography

Jon Theodore is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on December 30, 1973 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Former drummer for the experimental rock group The Mars Volta who has also played in the band Queens of the Stone Age.

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Known for his explosive, multi-textural playing style, Theodore was a member of both Golden and Royal Trux before joining The Mars Volta in 2001. Theodore remained within the band for five years, recording the band’s first three studio albums, De-Loused in the Comatorium (2003), Frances the Mute (2005) and Amputechture (2006), before departing at the request of guitarist and bandleader Omar Rodríguez-López.

Around the end of his time in high school, he joined the band Golden and recorded and toured with them for ten years. He also played with Royal Trux for a year and a half. It was during this time that he met Cedric Bixler Zavala and Omar Rodríguez-López, who were performing their first gig with their experimental dub band De Facto in El Paso, TX. They became friends and the former At the Drive-In duo would later invite Theodore to join their Latin-tinged prog-rock band, The Mars Volta. Theodore was The Mars Volta’s drummer from 2001 to 2006. On July 30, 2006, it was announced that Jon Theodore would be permanently replaced. He was quoted in Modern Drummer: “It was long overdue and unquestionably the best thing for everyone involved. We had a great run of things, made some decent records, blew it up for a minute, and had some really great times. But the life ran out of it. I’m currently working on some pretty sweet tunes for a new project. The details will follow once it takes shape.” In 2012, Mars Volta bassist Juan Alderete stated, “I love Jon, and I do keep in touch with him. Jon was unhappy and when someone is unhappy, someone has to pull the trigger; and its Omar’s band so he did just that. […] They had to let him go because he wasn’t into it as much as they wanted him to be.”

He was raised within Baltimore, Maryland.

Jon Theodore Net Worth

Jon Theodore is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jon Theodore 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started playing the drums at the age of fifteen years old. He went on to study at Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

He is part of the band One Day as a Lion along with the former Rage Against the Machine singer Zack de la Rocha.

Jon Philip Theodore (born December 30, 1973) is an American drummer. He is best known as a former member of The Mars Volta and as the current drummer for Queens of the Stone Age. Theodore is also a member of One Day as a Lion.

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In 2018, Theodore performed drums on certain sections of the score for the video game Red Dead Redemption 2. His Queens of the Stone Age bandmates Joshua Homme and Michael Shuman also are featured on the score.

Facts & Trivia

Jon Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jon Theodore celebrates birthday on December 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Jon Theodore

1. Jon Theodore is an American drummer born in 1973.
2. He was the drummer for The Mars Volta from 2001-2006.
3. Theodore joined Queens of the Stone Age in 2013.
4. He has also played with One Day as a Lion and Royal Blood.
5. In 2018, he won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album with QOTSA.
6. Theodore’s drumming style is known for its technicality and energy.
7. He has been praised by fellow musicians and critics alike.
8. Theodore has collaborated with numerous artists throughout his career.
9. He grew up in Washington D.C., where he began playing drums at age 12.
10. Theodore continues to be an influential figure in modern rock music today.

Who plays drums for Mars Volta?

Drummers

Is Jon Theodore touring with Bright Eyes?

Alongside Oberst and core members Mike Mogis and Nathaniel Walcott, Bright Eyes’ touring lineup will feature Jon Theodore (drums) , Macey Taylor (bass), and Miwi LaLupa (guitar/vocals), along with a chamber orchestra.

Is Cedric Bixler a Scientologist?

Bixler-Zavala was a member of the Church of Scientology. Bixler-Zavala had credited Scientology with his changed attitude on the use of drugs. He attended the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre event in 2013.

Why did Mars Volta break up?

After six albums and more than 10 years, the Mars Volta have split. Singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala announced on Twitter that he is dissolving the band, blaming a lack of interest from guitarist and co-founder Omar Rodríguez- López. “I can’t sit here and pretend any more,” Bixler-Zavala said.

Is Bright Eyes canceled?

The venue sent an e-mail to fans, saying the show had been officially canceled due to “unexpected circumstances.” Jezebel Senior Reporter Caitlin Cruz attended the concert and experienced the mishap. She later took to Twitter to share what happened in the event. “Bright Eyes played two songs.