Kerry Jacobson
Kerry Samuel Jacobson is a New Zealand musician, educator, ARIA hall of fame inductee and former drummer of rock band Dragon. Jacobson was a member from 1976 to 1983, played at their 30-year reunion and at the 2008 ARIA Hall of Fame in Melbourne, Australia. He continues to write and play with Ian Moss and is the drummer for Mondo Rock and his own band .
Career
Dragon
Kerry Jacobson had been a member of various New Zealand groups including Mammal, Tapestry and Ebony before moving to Australia in 1976 where he joined rock music group, Dragon, on drums. He replaced Neil Storey who had died from an accidental drug overdose. He went on to play with the band until their official break-up in 1979. In 1982 Dragon reformed with its original and most notable line-up, including Jacobson, as they needed to pay off some outstanding debts which had accumulated after their breakup in 1979. After the debt was paid off, the band continued to perform as they enjoyed the limelight again. Feeling exhausted, Jacobson left the band in 1983, after recording the single Rain, to become a session musician. He was then replaced by Terry Chambers from UK band XTC and later Doane Perry from Jethro Tull.Session Career
After leaving Dragon in 1983, Jacobson recorded several albums including "Dark Spaces" by Richard Clapton, "Big City Talk" by Marc Hunter and "Shy Boys Shy Girls" by the Kevin Borich Express. He also recorded several tracks on Ian Moss' 2018 album, self-titled Ian Moss, and co-wrote the track "If Another Day ".Education
In 1990 Jacobson moved to Brisbane where he studied Jazz Drums and Piano at the Conservatorium of Music, earning him a diploma in music.Mondo Rock
Jacobson joined Mondo Rock for a brief period of time before leaving the band in 1981. He later rejoined in 2003 to perform in the Hear and Now Tour which toured Australia nationally. He also performed with Mondo Rock at the 2006 Countdown Spectacular and still performs with the band at various outdoor festivals around Australia.Ian Moss
Since the 1990s, Jacobson has toured with many different acts, including a European tour with Cold Chisel guitarist Ian Moss. He continues to write and perform with Ian Moss to this day.Other Acts Performed With
Source:National Acts
- Renee Geyer
- The Black Sorrows
International Acts
- The Supremes
- Canned Heat
- Eugene "Hideaway" Bridges
- Shirley Myers
- Leo Sayer
Present Day