Jimmy Gestapo
James Drescher (born August 12, 1965), better known as Jimmy G or Jimmy Gestapo and also known as Jimmy Spliff, is the lead singer for New York based hardcore punk band Murphy's Law.[1][2]
Jimmy Gestapo | |
|---|---|
 Performing with Murphy's Law in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Drescher |
| Also known as | Jimmy G, Jimmy Spliff |
| Born | August 12, 1965 United States |
| Genres | Punk rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
Career
Murphy's Law is an American hardcore band from New York City, New York, formed in 1982. While vocalist Jimmy Gestapo remains the only remaining original member of the band. the line-up has consisted of former members of bands such as Skinnerbox, Danzig, The Bouncing Souls, Mucky Pup, Dog Eat Dog, Hanoi Rocks, Agnostic Front, Warzone, Cro-Mags, and D Generation.[1]
Over the course of their career, Murphy's Law have released five full-length albums, the last of which was released in 2001. Countless singles and covers have been recorded throughout the band's career which are listed on their website. Murphy's Law have been touring Japan, Europe and the US for years despite lack of record label support.
He appears in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV as the voice of Liberty City Hardcore (L.C.H.C) radio station's DJ.[3]
In 2018, he was hospitalized and underwent surgery to remove his gallbladder. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Sheer Terror, Killing Time held a concert to raise funds for his medical bills.[4] There was also a GoFundMe campaign on his behalf.[5]
On May 4, 2023, Gestapo along with various friends were celebrating the one year anniversary of the death of musician Howie Pyro. During the celebration, Pyro's former D Generation bandmate Jesse Malin suffered a rare spinal cord stroke that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Gestapo carried Malin from the restaurant into a nearby apartment from where he was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital.[6]
References
- Locey, Bill (April 9, 1992). "MUSIC MURPHY'S LAW : Suds 'n' Sounds : The band, known for its 'loud, grungy' style, is promoting a new album, which contains the tune 'Beer Bath.' So beware". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on April 23, 2022. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- "Inked Magazine feature on NYC Hardcore legends". Archived from the original on May 11, 2008. Retrieved May 7, 2008.
- Blush, Steven (October 4, 2016). New York Rock: From the Rise of The Velvet Underground to the Fall of CBGB. Griffin. p. 254. ISBN 978-1250083616.
- "Bosstones, Sheer Terror, Killing Time to play Jimmy Gestapo benefit". PunkNews.org. September 11, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- "Murphy's Law frontman Jimmy G hospitalized; GoFundMe launched". BrooklynVegan. July 23, 2018. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- "Jesse Malin Suffered a Rare Spinal Stroke. He's Determined to Walk and Dance Again". msn.com. Retrieved June 14, 2023.