Murph (drummer)
Murph | |
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Murphy with Dinosaur Jr. 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Emmett Jefferson "Patrick" Murphy III |
| Born | December 21, 1964 Washington, DC |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, synthesizer |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | Homestead, SST, Blanco y Negro/Sire, Merge, Fat Possum, Atlantic |
Emmett Jefferson Murphy III (born December 21, 1964), professionally credited as both Patrick Murphy and Murph, is an American musician best known for being the drummer for the alternative rock band Dinosaur Jr. He was a member of the group from its founding in 1984 through 1993, and since the original lineup reformed in 2005.