Jon Coghill
Jon Coghill | |
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Nambour, Queensland, Australia | |
Genres | Alternative rock |
Instrument(s) | Drums, percussion |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | Polydor, Universal |
Jon Coghill (born 26 August 1971
Biography
Coghill attended
Coghill met Powderfinger when he attended one of their practice sessions and joked with the band, introducing himself as a drummer. Two years later, when
Through his time in the band, Coghill has endeavoured to improve his drumming. In 1999 following the release of the band's third album Internationalist, he took up lessons with Brisbane-based drum tutor Col Gillies.[8] Coghill has stated that he took the lessons due to being "really sore" "three quarters the way through a show".[9]
In 2004, Coghill was named Best Drummer by
Coghill has been described by Powderfinger lead singer Bernard Fanning as "psycho", stating "There's a constant battle between Cogsy and I as to who's the biggest psycho in the band" on numerous occasions.[12] Fanning has also said of Coghill "He likes to antagonise people, and I don't mean that in a mean way", and continued to say jokingly that "It makes me want to smash him sometimes."[12] Guitarist Darren Middleton says of Coghill "Jon likes movies with explosions in them",[13] and has also described him as stubborn.[5] Fellow guitarist Ian Haug says Coghill is an excellent arranger, explaining "he can listen to it all, just sort of sit back and go, 'Okay, that's a really good bit.'"[14] Coghill himself has described himself as a "superhero". He has also stated that he shares the band's hatred of band photos.[5] Coghill says he shares the stereotype of drummers being the most "out there" member of the band. He says this is true because "We have so much energy...We’re stuck up the back and we’re more likely to do stupid shit to get rid of it."[15] In 2008, Coghill studied a mixture of politics and law at Griffith University. He is currently a journalist for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.[16]
Style, technique, and influences
One of the best things about being in the band is that we don't give a fuck about anything else other than having a good time, if people think we're rockstars then so be it, fucking great. Don't analyse things too much – it's not that serious, it's just fucking music.
—Jon Coghill[5]
Coghill took up drumming in high school, because "one of the coolest guy[s]" also played the drums. He says he never enjoyed reading about drumming, but preferred to talk to drummers. He has also stated that he doesn't listen to "drummer music", but prefers listening to music as a whole.[9]
Coghill cites drummers
Equipment
Coghill received his first drum at the age of 14, which was a
Awards and nominations
APRA Awards
The
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2004 |
Powderfinger – Bernard Fanning, Coghill, Ian Haug, Darren Middleton, John Collins | Songwriter of the Year[23] | Won |
"On My Mind" – Bernard Fanning, Darren Middleton, John Collins, Ian Haug, Coghill | Most Performed Australian Work[24] | Nominated | |
2008 |
"Lost and Running" – Coghill, John Collins, Bernard Fanning, Ian Haug, Darren Middleton | Song of the Year[25] | Nominated |
Most Played Australian Work[26] | Nominated
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Discography
- Parables for Wooden Ears (1994)
- Double Allergic (1996)
- Internationalist (1998)
- Odyssey Number Five (2000)
- Vulture Street (2003)
- Dream Days at the Hotel Existence (2007)
- Golden Rule (2009)
References
- ^ "What are the birthdays of the band members?". The Powderfinger FAQ. Powderfinger Central. Archived from the original on 14 September 2001. Retrieved 25 December 2007.
- ^ Carolyn Tucker (1 December 2007). "High and mighty Nambour". The Daily. Retrieved 2 December 2007.
- The Courier Mail. News.com.au. Archived from the originalon 30 August 2006. Retrieved 25 December 2007.
- ^ "Who is in powderfinger?". The Powderfinger FAQ. Powderfinger Central. Archived from the original on 14 September 2001. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ a b c d "On fame, fortune, and other things..." Quotes. Powderfinger Central. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ "Band History". Powderfinger Central. Archived from the original on 19 November 2000. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ "1997 – 19/12/97 – The Capitol, Brisbane". Concert Chronology. Powderfinger Central. Archived from the original on 26 June 2002. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ Deegan, Ray (November 2001). "Powderfinger – Jon Coghill". Drum Scene. Powderfinger Central. Archived from the original on 28 June 2002. Retrieved 25 December 2007.
- ^ Australian Musician. Archived from the originalon 13 November 2007. Retrieved 25 December 2007.
- ^ demonika (9 June 2004). "The Inaugural Jack Awards Presentation". FasterLouder.com.au. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ "Unibar gets the Jack". Industry. dBmagazine.com.au. 2004. Archived from the original on 15 September 2007. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ^ a b "Bernard says..." Quotes. Powderfinger Central. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ "Darren says..." Quotes. Powderfinger Central. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ ajay (8 May 2001). "Powderfinger interview". Excellent Online. Archived from the original on 13 November 2006. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ Elissa. "Be Fingerprinted by Powderfinger". FasterLouder.com.au. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ "Big Day Out will struggle to restore its former glory". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ISBN 978-0-7336-2882-5.
- ^ "Jon Coghill Biography". Hindley Site. Archived from the original on 22 October 2007. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ Tracey Grimson (January 1997). "Powderfinger – Break the Barrier". Rolling Stone. Powderfinger Central. Archived from the original on 9 September 2007. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ "Cogsy says..." Quotes. Powderfinger Central. Archived from the original on 10 September 2007. Retrieved 30 December 2007.
- ^ "Brady Drums // JON COGHILL". Brady Drums. Archived from the original on 24 December 2007. Retrieved 25 December 2007.
- Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the originalon 20 September 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2010.
- ^ "2004 Winners – APRA Music Awards". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 8 March 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
- ^ "Nominations 2004". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 8 March 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
- ^ "Nominations for Song of the Year – 2008". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 13 March 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
- ^ "Most Played Australian Work – 2009". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 13 March 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2010.