Phil Puleo

Phil Puleo
Puleo performing with Swans in 2014
Puleo performing with Swans in 2014
Background information
Birth namePhilip Cary Puleo
Born (1963-09-27) September 27, 1963 (age 61)
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, visual artist
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion, appalachian dulcimer
Years active1987–present
LabelsYoung God Records
Member ofSwans
Formerly of
Websitephilpuleo.com

Phil Puleo (born September 27, 1963) is an American composer, drummer, illustrator and visual artist from New York.[1] He is known as a founding member of the band Cop Shoot Cop in the 1990s, and for his current involvement in the experimental rock group Swans. He has also collaborated with Swans leader Michael Gira on his Angels of Light musical project. After briefly touring with Swans during the mid-nineties,[2] Puleo joined the band as a full-time member in 2010.[3]

  1. ^ Puleo, Phil (1990–2013). "Phil Puleo". philpuleo.com. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  2. ^ Weddle, Mark (1997). "Swans "Swans Are Dead" Double Live CD". swans.pair.com. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
  3. ^ Breihan, Tom (January 11, 2010). "Swans to Reunite". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved May 23, 2013.