| Joseph Allen Halberstadt | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Born | September 24, 1988 |
| Genres | Alternative rock, soul |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums, |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Ferret Music / New Weathermen |
| Associated acts | Foxy Shazam |
| Website | www.foxyshazam.com |
Joseph Allen Halberstadt (born September 24, 1988) was the drummer for Foxy Shazam, a rock band based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Halberstadt was raised in Richmond, Indiana Halberstadt attended a Foxy Shazam show in his home town late in 2006 and decided that he needed to be a part of their band.[1] After an audition, he began touring with them as a merch hand. By the end of his second tour, Halberstadt decided to audition again, and became the full time drummer for Foxy Shazam. Halberstadt was not even finished with highschool when he began touring with the band full time, but has since had the opportunity to get his diploma as he continues to live his life on the road and in the studio.[2] Halberstadt recorded the album Introducing with Foxy Shazam on New Weatherman records, a label associated with Ferret Records.[3] Introducing was released on January 22, 2008. Along with countless live performances, Halberstadt is in Foxy Shazam's music video for Dangerous Man (which has been featured on MTVU)[4] and is sponsored by Shine Drums.[5] Halberstadt spent a brief time in the Houston, TX band O Pioneers!!![6] until an accident after a tour with Against Me![7] inflicted injuries causing him to move back to Indiana where he is currently working on a new project.
1. http://moderndrummer.com/md-blogs-archive/300001270/web_exclusive/
2. http://moderndrummer.com/md-blogs-archive/300001270/web_exclusive/
3. http://www.ferretstyle.com/artist.php?aid=50
4. http://www.mtvu.com/video/?id=1580138&vid=205692
5. http://www.shinedrums.com/ver2008/artists/index.htm