Age, Biography and Wiki
Slim Jim Phantom (James McDonnell) was born on 21 March, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York City, U.S., is an American drummer. Discover Slim Jim Phantom's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 62 years old?
| Popular As |
James McDonnell |
| Occupation |
Musician
songwriter |
| Age |
62 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
21 March 1961 |
| Birthday |
21 March |
| Birthplace |
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Date of death |
YYYY |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Musician with the age 62 years old group.
Slim Jim Phantom Height, Weight & Measurements
At 62 years old, Slim Jim Phantom height not available right now. We will update Slim Jim Phantom's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Slim Jim Phantom's Wife?
His wife is Britt Ekland (1984 - 1992)
Jennie Vee (2020-present)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Britt Ekland (1984 - 1992)
Jennie Vee (2020-present) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Slim Jim Phantom Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Slim Jim Phantom worth at the age of 62 years old? Slim Jim Phantom’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from United States. We have estimated Slim Jim Phantom's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Musician |
Slim Jim Phantom Social Network
Timeline
James McDonnell (born March 21, 1961), known by the stage name Slim Jim Phantom, is the drummer for Stray Cats.
By the late 1970s, he was playing in bands with his childhood friend, bassist Lee Rocker.
They soon joined forces with guitarist Brian Setzer to form Stray Cats.
When performing with Stray Cats, Phantom did not sit behind a standard drum kit like most drummers, but instead opted to play in a standing position with a minimalist set-up of bass drum, snare drum, hi-hat, and crash cymbal.
During downtime from Stray Cats, Phantom played in swing, rockabilly, and jump blues combo The Swing Cats with Rocker and ex-Polecats guitarist Danny B. Harvey, as well as rockabilly and glam rock project Phantom, Rocker & Slick with Rocker and guitarist Earl Slick.
Alongside bandmates Brian Setzer and Lee Rocker, he spearheaded the neo-rockabilly movement of the early 1980s.
Phantom currently plays in the band Kat Men with former Imelda May guitarist Darrel Higham and is the host of the weekly radio show "Rockabilly Rave-up" on the satellite radio station Underground Garage.
Born in Brooklyn and raised in Massapequa, New York, Phantom grew up listening to his parents' jazz records and began playing drums by the age of ten.
He took lessons with Mousie Alexander, who played with Benny Goodman, studying jazz and working through books by Jim Chapin and Ted Reed.
He was married to actress Britt Ekland from 1984 to 1992 and has a son, T.J. (born 1988), with her.
, he is married to Jennie Vee, bassist for Eagles of Death Metal.
In 2021, he formed a rockabilly band with Jimmy Barnes and Chris Cheney.
In March 2023, Barnes announced the supergroup The Barnestormers, featuring Barnes, Cheney, Phantom with Jools Holland and Kevin Shirley.
A self-titled album was released on 26 May 2023.
In 1985, he appeared with Carl Perkins and a host of other musicians including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Dave Edmunds and Rosanne Cash for Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session in London, England.
Phantom also played with Jerry Lee Lewis.
He later formed Col. Parker with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, releasing the album Rock n Roll Music in 2001.
Most recently, he has been involved in the eponymous roots-rock band Slim Jim's Phantom Trio; rock-and-roll supergroup Dead Men Walking with Kirk Brandon and Mike Peters, and Captain Sensible; and rockabilly supergroup The Head Cat with Danny B. Harvey and the late Motörhead vocalist and bassist Lemmy.
He also hosts the Rockabilly Raveup show on Little Steven's Underground Garage.
