Murph (drummer)

Murph
Murphy with Dinosaur Jr. 2018
Murphy with Dinosaur Jr. 2018
Background information
Birth nameEmmett Jefferson "Patrick" Murphy III
Born (1964-12-21) December 21, 1964 (age 59)
Washington, DC
GenresAlternative rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Drums, synthesizer
Years active1984–present
LabelsHomestead, SST, Blanco y Negro/Sire, Merge, Fat Possum, Atlantic

Emmett Jefferson Murphy III[1] (born December 21, 1964), professionally credited as both Patrick Murphy and Murph, is best known for being the drummer for the alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr.[2] He was a member of the group from its founding in 1984 through 1993, and since the original lineup reformed in 2005.[3]

  1. ^ Azerrad, Michael (2002). Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Indie Underground, 1981–1991. Back Bay Books. pp. 351–352. ISBN 978-0-316-78753-6.
  2. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Dinosaur Jr. - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Rovi.
  3. ^ Morrison, Jeremy. "Digging Into Dinosaur Jr., A Conversation with Murph". Sands paper. Retrieved May 10, 2021.