Jordan Hastings
| Jordan Hastings | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Ratbeard[1] |
| Born |
March 15, 1982 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Post-hardcore, punk, metalcore, alternative rock |
| Occupations | Musician, |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Associated acts | Alexisonfire, Jersey, The Black Lungs, Cunter, Hoodrat, Chapter One, Johnny One Punch |
Jordan "Ratbeard" Hastings (born March 15, 1982 Hamilton, Ontario and raised in Burlington, Ontario)[citation needed] is a Canadian musician best known as the former drummer of Alexisonfire,[2] having replaced their former drummer and founding member Jesse Ingelevics. Hastings was originally intended to be a temporary replacement, but then became a full member, with his first album with the band being Crisis in 2006.[3][4]
Hastings was previously the drummer for the Burlington-based bands Jersey,[3][5] Chapter One, and Hoodrat, none of which are currently active. He is currently active as a member of Cunter.[6]
In 2011, Hastings co-created, with Joel Carriere, the Dine Alone Records side project D. A. Foods.[7] In mid-2012 he co-founded a cigar and tobacco store in Burlington, Ontario, Village Cigar Company.[8][9]
References
- ↑ (November 25, 2008). "Alexisonfire Drummer Grows 'Stache", Chartattack.com. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
- ↑ (July 14, 2009). "Alexisonfire: Screamo’s Like Hair Metal", Chartattack.com. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wagner, Courtney (September 14, 2006). "Band remains on fire", Leader-Post, p. D3.
- ↑ Young, Kevin (September–October 2006). "Alexisonfire", Canadian Musician 28 (5): 34–37.
- ↑ Despres, Shawn (April 13, 2005). "Jersey Call It A Day", Chartattack.com. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ Hudson, Alex (May 13, 2011). "Alexisonfire/Moneen Side-Project Forced to Change Band Name from Hunter to Cunter", Exclaim!. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
- ↑ Ligeti, Arik (June 15, 2012). "Dine Alone saucing up the music business", Canada.com. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
- ↑ Marchand, François (December 13, 2012). "Alexisonfire", The Vancouver Sun, p. C5.
- ↑ "Jordan Hastings", LinkedIn. Retrieved December 3, 2012.
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