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Danny Heifetz | |
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![]() Danny Heifetz, circa 1998 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Daniel Mark Heifetz |
Also known as | I Quit, 26Valencia, AtlasFace, Back-It-Up Dan |
Born | 1964 (age 59–60) New York, NY |
Genres | Experimental rock, country, jazz, avant-garde metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, teacher |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion, trumpet, piano, guitar |
Years active | 1981–present |
Danny Heifetz (born 1964 in New York City) is an American musician who is perhaps best known for being the drummer for American experimental rock group, Mr. Bungle from 1989, until their disbandment in 2000. Heifetz also plays trumpet, guitar, bass and piano and currently teaches music lessons in Sydney, Australia. He is the grandson of the late violinist Jascha Heifetz.