Jeremy Taggart

Jeremy Ronald John Taggart (born April 7, 1975) is a Canadian drummer, radio host, and author, best known for playing with Our Lady Peace from 1993 until 2014.

Music was a central part of his youth, as his parents were also musicians, and Taggart learned to play drums at an early age.

In 1993, Jim Newell, Our Lady Peace's previous drummer, left the band due to commitment issues.

Our Lady Peace had also recently been given a record deal with Sony Music Canada and were playing some small club shows.

[8] In 2013, Taggart, who grew up in nearby Mansfield, emceed an event in Melanchton, Ontario celebrating the decision by The Highland Companies to withdraw its license to start mining in the area for limestone.