# Jeff Burrows > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jeff_Burrows > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jeff_Burrows.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Burrows > Source revision: 1316711697 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Drummer and percussionist}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Jeff Burrows | image = The Tea Party performing at Caesars Windsor, 2023-02-03 08.jpg | caption = Burrows on stage in [Windsor](/source/Windsor%2C_Ontario), 2023 | landscape = yes | background = non_vocal_instrumentalist | birth_name = Jeffrey John Burrows | alias = | birth_date = | death_date = | origin = [Windsor, Ontario](/source/Windsor%2C_Ontario), Canada | instrument = {{hlist|[Drums](/source/Drum_kit)|[percussion](/source/Percussion_instrument)|[djembe](/source/djembe)|[goblet drums](/source/goblet_drums)|[tabla](/source/tabla)}} | genre = {{hlist|[Rock](/source/Rock_music)|[hard rock](/source/hard_rock)|[world](/source/world_music)|[blues](/source/blues_music)|[gothic](/source/Gothic_rock)|[pop](/source/Pop_music)|[soundtrack](/source/soundtrack)|[post-punk](/source/post-punk)}} | occupation = {{hlist|[Musician](/source/Musician)|[songwriter](/source/songwriter)|[radio personality](/source/radio_personality)}} | years_active = 1990–present | label = [EMI](/source/EMI) | current_member_of = {{hlist|[The Tea Party](/source/The_Tea_Party_(band))|[Crash Karma](/source/Crash_Karma)|[The Art Decay](/source/The_Art_Decay)}} | past_member_of = [Big Dirty Band](/source/Big_Dirty_Band) | website = }} '''Jeffrey John Burrows''' is the drummer and percussionist for [Canadian rock](/source/Canadian_rock) band [The Tea Party](/source/The_Tea_Party_(band)) as well as supergroup [Crash Karma](/source/Crash_Karma). Jeff Burrows begun drumming at eleven years of age and professionally since 1990 when he joined childhood friends [Jeff Martin](/source/Jeff_Martin_(Canadian_musician)) and [Stuart Chatwood](/source/Stuart_Chatwood) in forming [The Tea Party](/source/The_Tea_Party_(band)). Burrows' style is influenced by jazz drummers including [Buddy Rich](/source/Buddy_Rich), [Gene Krupa](/source/Gene_Krupa) and [Max Roach](/source/Max_Roach), as well as rock drummers [Neil Peart](/source/Neil_Peart) and [Stewart Copeland](/source/Stewart_Copeland).Jeff Burrows myspace [http://myspace.com/jeffburrows Jeff Burrows myspace] Accessed 12 January 2007 == Childhood == Burrows was born into a musical family. Burrows' father John, a police official and lawyer in Burrows' hometown of LaSalle, Ontario, Canada, and was a drummer for [Bobby Curtola](/source/Bobby_Curtola) in the 1960s. John Burrows also backed Motown artists while on the road and has met [Berry Gordy](/source/Berry_Gordy), founder of [Motown Records](/source/Motown_Records). John Burrows was a drumming teacher while still in his teens in his hometown of Chatham, Ontario, approximately {{convert|100|km}} northeast of Windsor. Jeff Burrows' first musical experiences were on the piano, then at eleven years of age he purchased his first drum kit–an old [Motown](/source/Detroit%2C_Michigan) drummer's set of [Ludwig drums](/source/Ludwig_drums) before graduating to a set of Ludwig Rockers for his Detroit-based band Vavoom! This kit ultimately morphed into his first for [The Tea Party](/source/The_Tea_Party_(band)).Jeff Burrows: Echo from the other side [http://jeffburrows.ca/QA.pdf The unofficial site of Jeff Burrows] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930134002/http://jeffburrows.ca/QA.pdf |date=2007-09-30 }} Accessed 13 October 2006 == Professional career == === 1990–1996 === Burrows signed a cymbal deal with [Sabian](/source/Sabian_(company)) in 1994, just after [The Tea Party](/source/The_Tea_Party_(band))'s first major-label album ''[Splendor Solis](/source/Splendor_Solis_(album))'' was released. Burrows states that he chose Sabian because "you're getting the same quality as [Zildjian](/source/Zildjian) but you're getting a company that's more innovative and not in a bad technological way... they still do [hand-hammered cymbals](/source/Sabian_(company))." === 1997–2005 === With The Tea Party's overseas touring schedule increasing, having a drum kit available became very important. Burrows was solicited by many companies but decided on [Drum Workshop](/source/Drum_Workshop), Burrows explains it is because of their "quality and durability" and "that they would supply me with a drum kit to spec in any country that we traveled to, free of charge" and that "there isn't much of a difference between any of the drums when you are endorsed because they're going to give you the high-end line no matter what, so for me it was about choosing a reputable drum company that is going to provide me with what I need. === 2006–present === After The Tea Party disbanded in 2005, Burrows joined [Rush](/source/Rush_(band))'s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson, and other Canadian musicians, as drummer in the one-off project the [Big Dirty Band](/source/Big_Dirty_Band), recording a cover of [Sonny Curtis](/source/Sonny_Curtis)' [I Fought the Law](/source/I_Fought_the_Law) for the [Trailer Park Boys: The Movie](/source/Trailer_Park_Boys%3A_The_Movie) soundtrack. Finishing promotion of the Trailer Park Boys movie with Big Dirty Band, Burrows joined Windsor-based musician [David Cyrenne](/source/David_Cyrenne) in his [jam band](/source/jam_band) Is there a Band in the House?,Is there a Band in the House? [http://www.myspace.com/dcyrenne David Cyrenne myspace page] Accessed 6 January 2008 playing venues near Windsor, such as "The Avalon Front". As of January 2007 Burrows was presenting the midday shift on [The Rock](/source/CKUE-FM), a radio station in Windsor. Burrows continues to record music including with independent band [Johnny Hollow](/source/Johnny_Hollow), on their album ''Beyond the Flame''Johnny Hollow! [http://myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=41693100&blogID=225469385 Jeff Burrows myspace blog] Accessed 19 July 2007 and, Lebanese rock band [The Kordz](/source/The_Kordz).The Kordz first day in Studio 070707 [http://myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=22190027&blogID=285265579 The Kordz myspace blog] Accessed 19 July 2007 In 2008 Burrows announced that he, [Edwin](/source/Edwin_(musician)), [Mike Turner](/source/Mike_Turner_(musician)) and Amir Epstein would form the band Crash Karma, recording their debut album in early 2009.Morano, J 2008, Edwin Forms Band With Ex-Members Of The Tea Party And Our Lady Peace, Chartattack. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20090818021749/http://www.chartattack.com/news/53602/edwin-forms-band-with-ex-members-of-the-tea-party-and-our-lady-peace Chartattack]}} Accessed 8 March 2009.Harper, K 2009, Edwin/Tea Party/OLP Band Is For Real, Chartattack. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20090207083534/http://www.chartattack.com/news/65906/edwintea-partyolp-band-is-for-real Chartattack]}} Accessed 8 March 2009. In 2011, Burrows reunited with his Tea Party bandmates and the trio embarked on a Canadian summer tour. == Equipment == === Drums === * [Ludwig Drums](/source/Ludwig_Drums) (1990–1994) * [Gretsch drums](/source/Gretsch) (1995–1996) * [DW](/source/Drum_Workshop) (1997–present) ** Two kits: A satin oil finish with gold plated hardware and a tobacco burst finish with chrome hardware. 6-ply maple. ** DW Kick: 24x16" ** Toms *** 12x12" tenor *** 14x14" and 18x16" floor toms ** Snares *** DW 13x5" *** Antique Ludwigs *** Wood snares *** Metal snares ** Hardware: All hardware is DW except kick pedal and hi-hat stand which are [Yamaha](/source/Yamaha_Drums) === Cymbals === * [Sabian](/source/Sabian_(company)) ** Hi Hats: 13" AAX ** Splash: 10", 12" AAX Metal ** Crash: Various AAXplosion ** Ride: 20" AA El Sabors === Heads=== * [Remo Drumheads](/source/Remo_Drumheads) ** Snares: Coated Emperor ** Kick: Pinstripe ** Tom Toms: Clear Emperor === Sticks === * Signature [Pro-Mark](/source/Pro-Mark) 707 [drumsticks](/source/Percussion_mallet) (Japan Oak) with stick wrapJeff Burrows' drums [http://teapartysite.com/archive/instruments/drums.html Australian Tea Party site] Accessed 2 December 2005 == Philanthropy == === The White Ribbon Campaign === Burrows' first major charitable exercise was with [The Tea Party](/source/The_Tea_Party_(band)). The band donated all proceeds from the sale of the 1998 CD single "[Release](/source/Release_(The_Tea_Party_song))", to the [White Ribbon Campaign](/source/White_Ribbon_Campaign); an organization of men working to end men's violence against women.transmission - release + 3 - Canada [http://teaparty.wild-one.com/tx_release.html The Tea Party a visual discography] Accessed 14 October 2006 Burrows, together with The Tea Party participated in the annual White Ribbon Concert, organised by [Jeff Martin](/source/Jeff_Martin_(Canadian_musician)), from 1998 to 2004.The White Ribbon Campaign events [https://secure.thindata.com/whiteribbonnxne/ The White Ribbon Campaign] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070730094713/https://secure.thindata.com/whiteribbonnxne/ |date=2007-07-30 }} Accessed 14 October 2006 Burrows has also participated in The White Ribbon Campaign's Ivory DadWalk.4th Annual Ivory DadWalk a National Success! [http://www.whiteribbon.ca/articleevents/default.asp?aID=893 The White Ribbon Campaign]{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Accessed 14 October 2006 === Transition to Betterness === Burrows has raised awareness and funds for Transition to Betterness, a charity based in [Windsor, Ontario](/source/Windsor%2C_Ontario), which aims to provide a comfortable and compassionate hospital setting to cancer patients and their families within the [Windsor](/source/Windsor%2C_Ontario) and [Essex County](/source/Essex_County%2C_Ontario) community.About T2B [http://members.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=t2b_banditems eBay View About Me for t2b_banditems] Accessed 14 October 2006 As of January 2007 Burrows' concerts, events and [eBay](/source/eBay) Canada auctions had raised over $300,000 for Transition to Betterness. May 2007 saw Burrows complete a 24-hour drum marathon at the Chubby Pickle in Windsor. === Motorcycle Ride for Dad === In 2006, Burrows participated in the [Windsor, Ontario](/source/Windsor%2C_Ontario) leg of Motorcycle Ride for Dad, raising funds for prostate cancer research and education.Windsor Motorcycle Ride for Dad 2006 [http://www.windsor.motorcycleridefordad.org/ Motorcycle Ride For Dad] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060829193629/http://www.windsor.motorcycleridefordad.org/ |date=2006-08-29 }} Accessed 14 October 2006 Burrows utilises social networking website [Facebook](/source/Facebook) to promote his charity events, emphasising in particular the work of Transition to Betterness. == Discography == === The Tea Party === *''[The Tea Party](/source/The_Tea_Party_(album))'' (1991) *''Capitol Records demo'' (1992) *''[Splendor Solis](/source/Splendor_Solis_(album))'' (1993) *''[The Edges of Twilight](/source/The_Edges_of_Twilight)'' (1995) *''[Alhambra](/source/Alhambra_(EP))'' (1996) ([Enhanced CD](/source/Enhanced_CD)) *''[Transmission](/source/Transmission_(The_Tea_Party_album))'' (1997) *''[Triptych](/source/Triptych_(The_Tea_Party_album))'' (1999) *''[Live at the Enmore Theatre](/source/Live_at_the_Enmore_Theatre)'' (1999) *''[Tangents: The Tea Party Collection](/source/Tangents%3A_The_Tea_Party_Collection)'' (2000) (compilation) *''[The Interzone Mantras](/source/The_Interzone_Mantras)'' (2001) *''[Seven Circles](/source/Seven_Circles)'' (2004) *''[The Ocean at the End](/source/The_Ocean_at_the_End)'' (2014) *''[Tx 20](/source/Tx_20)'' (2017) *''Black River EP'' (2019) === Crash Karma === * ''[Crash Karma](/source/Crash_Karma_(album))'' (2010) * ''[Rock Musique Deluxe](/source/Rock_Musique_Deluxe)'' (2013) === Big Dirty Band === * [''Trailer Park Boys: The Movie''](/source/Trailer_Park_Boys%3A_The_Movie) (2006) (soundtrack) === As guest === * [Johnny Hollow](/source/Johnny_Hollow)'s ''Dirty Hands'' album (2008) (drums) == Videogame soundtracks == * [''Road Rash 3D''](/source/Road_Rash_3D) (1998/[EA](/source/Electronic_Arts)) * [''NHL 2002''](/source/NHL_2002) (2002/EA) * [''Prince of Persia: Warrior Within''](/source/Prince_of_Persia%3A_Warrior_Within) (2004/[Ubisoft](/source/Ubisoft)) == Career highlights == * Albums released: 8 on [EMI](/source/EMI) Music Canada, 1 on Eternal Discs * Albums sold: 1.6 million records sold with [The Tea Party](/source/The_Tea_Party_(band)) * Largest crowd (multi-band bill support): 490,000 people - [SARS relief concert](/source/Molson_Canadian_Rocks_for_Toronto), [Toronto, Ontario](/source/Toronto) * Largest crowd (multi-band bill headline): 42,000 people - [Edgefest](/source/Edgefest), [Park Place, Ontario](/source/Park_Place_(Ontario)) * Largest crowd (Tea Party solo show headline): 5,800 people - Hordern Pavilion, [Sydney, Australia](/source/Sydney%2C_Australia) * Touring: worldwide touring included Canada 21 times, Australia 12 times, Europe 9 times, USA 8 times * Notable Support slots and tours: [Page and Plant](/source/Page_and_Plant), [Ozzy Osbourne](/source/Ozzy_Osbourne), [Nine Inch Nails](/source/Nine_Inch_Nails), [New Order](/source/New_Order_(band)), [Ramones](/source/Ramones), [Lou Reed](/source/Lou_Reed), [Metallica](/source/Metallica), [Soundgarden](/source/Soundgarden), [Big Day Out](/source/Big_Day_Out), [Edgefest](/source/Edgefest), M-One Festival, [Alternative Nation](/source/Alternative_Nation_Festival), SARS relief concert * Videos: 21 videos as The Tea Party, 1 video as [Big Dirty Band](/source/Big_Dirty_Band) * Awards (band): 6 [MuchMusic Video Awards](/source/MuchMusic_Video_Awards) * Nominations (band): 14 [Juno Award](/source/Juno_Award) nominations, 21 Much Music Award NominationsStuart Chatwood: Career highlights [Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](/source/Stuart_Chatwood) Accessed 14 October 2006 == References == {{Reflist|2}} == External links == * [http://www.myspace.com/bigdirtyband The Big Dirty Band's myspace page] * [http://www.teaparty.com The Tea Party] {{The Tea Party}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Burrows, Jeff}} Category:1968 births Category:Living people Category:Canadian rock drummers Category:Canadian male drummers Category:Canadian male songwriters Category:Canadian radio personalities Category:Musicians from Windsor, Ontario Category:Writers from Windsor, Ontario Category:The Tea Party (band) members Category:Crash Karma members Category:Big Dirty Band members --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jeff Burrows](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Burrows) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Burrows?action=history)). 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