Jon Coghill (born 26 August 1971[1]) is an Australian drummer best known for his work with the rock band Powderfinger, although he has also toured with Regurgitator.

Before long, Coghill had begun playing drums for local bands including side project Shock Fungus.

[4] Coghill met Powderfinger when he attended one of their practice sessions and joked with the band, introducing himself as a drummer.

Two years later, when Steven Bishop left the band, guitarist Ian Haug recognised Coghill at an audition, and signed him at that point.

[6] Jon spent about six months playing alongside Scott Coleman and Marc Zande in the Brisbane grunge band, Gland, before committing full-time to Powderfinger in early 1992.

Drummer Ross McLennan of Far Out Corporation and later from The Predators, took Coghill's place for a Powderfinger performance on 19 December.

[5] Fellow guitarist Ian Haug says Coghill is an excellent arranger, explaining "he can listen to it all, just sort of sit back and go, 'Okay, that's a really good bit.

[9] Coghill cites drummers Keith Moon and Mitch Mitchell as major influences on his playing, while boxer Mohammad Ali as a non-musical inspiration.

[18] In 1997, Coghill stated "I’m really interested in groove", and explained that he enjoyed the lyrical elements of Hip Hop and bands such as Spearhead.