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{{about|the African-American musician|the 16th-century Scottish reformer|John Knox|others with a similar name|John Knox (disambiguation)}} {{about|the African-American musician|the 16th-century Scottish reformer|John Knox|others with a similar name|John Knox (disambiguation)}}
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'''Jon Knox''' is an American session drummer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/747433-Jon-Knox|title=Discography: Jon Knox}}</ref> who has been a member of the bands ], ], ] and is currently the drummer for The Union of Sinners and Saints. He is also a producer, beatmaker and composer. '''Jon Knox''' is an American session drummer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/747433-Jon-Knox|title=Discography: Jon Knox|website=]}}</ref> who has been a member of the bands ], ], ], ], and is currently the drummer for The Union of Sinners and Saints. He is also a producer, beatmaker and composer.


== Background == == Background ==
⚫ Knox was the drummer of ] band ] from 1992 to 1997,<ref name="EofCCM White Heart">{{cite book|last=Powell|first=Mark Allan|title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music|publisher=Hendrickson Publishers|year=2002|location=Peabody, Massachusetts|page=|isbn=1-56563-679-1|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco00mark/page/1034}}</ref> and concurrently the drummer of the alternative funk rock band ].<ref name="EofCCM Adam Again">{{cite book|last=Powell|first=Mark Allan|title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music|publisher=Hendrickson Publishers|year=2002|location=Peabody, Massachusetts|page=|isbn=1-56563-679-1|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofco00mark/page/22}}</ref> He reunited with White Heart in 2006 for the Soul2Soul Awards show<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ccmclassic.com/artists/whiteheart.html|title=Whiteheart: then & now}}</ref> and again in 2014 for the ] concert in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaudiodb.com/artist/134159|title=TheAudioDB:WhiteHeart}}</ref>


⚫ Knox is now the drummer for The Union of Sinners and Saints.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}} The Union features members from two best-selling Christian Rock bands, ] and ].{{citation needed|date=April 2019}}
⚫ Knox was the drummer of ] band ] from 1992 to 1997,<ref name="EofCCM White Heart">{{cite book|last=Powell|first=Mark Allan|title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music|publisher=Hendrickson Publishers|year=2002|location=Peabody, Massachusetts|page=1034|isbn=1-56563-679-1 }}</ref> and concurrently the drummer of the alternative funk rock band ].<ref name="EofCCM Adam Again">{{cite book|last=Powell|first=Mark Allan|title=Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music|publisher=Hendrickson Publishers|year=2002|location=Peabody, Massachusetts|page=22 |isbn=1-56563-679-1 }}</ref> He reunited with White Heart in 2006 for the Soul2Soul Awards show<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ccmclassic.com/artists/whiteheart.html|title=Whiteheart: then & now}}</ref> and again in 2014 for the ] concert in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theaudiodb.com/artist/134159|title=TheAudioDB:WhiteHeart}}</ref>


⚫ Jon is responsible for helping form ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ocweekly.com/how-drummer-jon-knox-helped-form-rage-against-the-machine-in-irvine/|title=How Drummer Jon Knox Helped Form Rage Against the Machine in Irvine - OC Weekly|date=March 27, 2018|publisher=|accessdate=November 15, 2018}}</ref> and when bassist, ] started a side project in 2013, he tapped his longtime friend, Knox to play drums for his electronic progressive rock outfit ] for their debut release. The band is composed of bassist, Commerford, along with multi-instrumentalist Jordan Tarlow on keys and production and ] on guitars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radio.com/2015/01/27/future-user-tim-commerford-lance-armstong-stan-lee-interview/|title=Who is Future User? New Band Reveals Identities in Exclusive Interview|publisher=radio.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150704041554/http://radio.com/2015/01/27/future-user-tim-commerford-lance-armstong-stan-lee-interview/|archive-date=July 4, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
⚫ Knox is now the drummer for The Union of Sinners and Saints.{{cn}} The Union features members from two best-selling Christian Rock bands, ] and ].{{cn}}


⚫ Knox endorses Pearl drums,<ref name="Pearl">{{cite web|url=http://pearldrum.com/artists/drumset-artists/jon-knox|title=Pearl Drums Artist: Jon Knox}}</ref> SoulTone cymbals,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soultonecymbals.com/artist/jon-knox|title=Jon Knox|publisher=soultonecymbals.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Vic Firth sticks,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/art.php?letter=K|title=Vic Firth Artist Roster|publisher=vicfirth.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> CymPad,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cympad.com/365/artists/cympad-artist-roster#k|title=Cympad - optimize your cymbal sound! - Cympad artists over the world!|author=Cympad Reto Hirschi|publisher=cympad.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Protection Racket,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.protectionracket.com/artists/item/jon-knox|title=Jon Knox|publisher=protectionracket.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> and Bumwrap Drum Company.
⚫ Jon is responsible for helping form ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ocweekly.com/how-drummer-jon-knox-helped-form-rage-against-the-machine-in-irvine/|title=How Drummer Jon Knox Helped Form Rage Against the Machine in Irvine - OC Weekly|date=March 27, 2018|publisher=|accessdate=November 15, 2018}}</ref> and when bassist, ] started a side project in 2013, he tapped his longtime friend, Knox to play drums for his electronic progressive rock outfit ] for their debut release. The band is composed of bassist, Commerford, along with multi-instrumentalist ] on keys and production, ] on guitars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radio.com/2015/01/27/future-user-tim-commerford-lance-armstong-stan-lee-interview/|title=Who is Future User? New Band Reveals Identities in Exclusive Interview|publisher=radio.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref>

His musical talents have been nominated for ] and ] awards, and has toured and appeared on television and radio broadcasts that have spanned the globe.<ref name="Pearl">{{cite web|url=http://pearldrum.com/artists/drumset-artists/jon-knox|title=Pearl Drums Artist: Jon Knox}}</ref> His playing experience has led him to work with various artists and members of bands including: ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://frontlinerecords.us/artists/?39|title=Frontline Records Artist: Adam Again}}</ref> ], ], ], ], ], ] with ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and many others.<ref name="Pearl" /> Working alongside these artists recording, touring, creating and/or collaborating musically allowed him to expand into a very versatile musician, teaching himself to play guitar, bass and to compose and produce music.<ref name="ProductionTrax">{{cite web|url=http://www.productiontrax.com/profile.php?id=815|title=ProductionTrax Composer: Jon Knox}}</ref>

⚫ Knox endorses Pearl drums,<ref name="Pearl" /> SoulTone cymbals,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soultonecymbals.com/artist/jon-knox|title=Jon Knox|publisher=soultonecymbals.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Vic Firth sticks,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vicfirth.com/artists/art.php?letter=K|title=Vic Firth Artist Roster|publisher=vicfirth.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> CymPad,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cympad.com/365/artists/cympad-artist-roster#k|title=Cympad - optimize your cymbal sound! - Cympad artists over the world!|author=Cympad Reto Hirschi|publisher=cympad.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> Protection Racket,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.protectionracket.com/artists/item/jon-knox|title=Jon Knox|author=Super User|publisher=protectionracket.com|accessdate=June 16, 2015}}</ref> and Bumwrap Drum Company.


== References == == References ==
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== External links == == External links ==
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Jon Knox
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Background information
BornNorth Carolina, U.S.
GenresRock, Christian rock
Occupation(s)Musician, producer, beatmaker and composer
InstrumentDrums
Years active1982–present
Websitejonknoxonline.com
Musical artist

Jon Knox is an American session drummer who has been a member of the bands White Heart, Adam Again, Future User, Full on the Mouth, and is currently the drummer for The Union of Sinners and Saints. He is also a producer, beatmaker and composer.

Background

Knox was the drummer of Christian rock band White Heart from 1992 to 1997, and concurrently the drummer of the alternative funk rock band Adam Again. He reunited with White Heart in 2006 for the Soul2Soul Awards show and again in 2014 for the Easterfest concert in Australia.

Knox is now the drummer for The Union of Sinners and Saints. The Union features members from two best-selling Christian Rock bands, Petra and White Heart.

Jon is responsible for helping form Rage Against the Machine and when bassist, Tim Commerford started a side project in 2013, he tapped his longtime friend, Knox to play drums for his electronic progressive rock outfit Future User for their debut release. The band is composed of bassist, Commerford, along with multi-instrumentalist Jordan Tarlow on keys and production and Brendan O'Brien on guitars.

Knox endorses Pearl drums, SoulTone cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, CymPad, Protection Racket, and Bumwrap Drum Company.

References

  1. "Discography: Jon Knox". Discogs.
  2. Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 1034. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  3. Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music. Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 22. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
  4. "Whiteheart: then & now".
  5. "TheAudioDB:WhiteHeart".
  6. "How Drummer Jon Knox Helped Form Rage Against the Machine in Irvine - OC Weekly". March 27, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  7. "Who is Future User? New Band Reveals Identities in Exclusive Interview". radio.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  8. "Pearl Drums Artist: Jon Knox".
  9. "Jon Knox". soultonecymbals.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  10. "Vic Firth Artist Roster". vicfirth.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  11. Cympad Reto Hirschi. "Cympad - optimize your cymbal sound! - Cympad artists over the world!". cympad.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.
  12. "Jon Knox". protectionracket.com. Retrieved June 16, 2015.

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