Of Leos and Electric Sounds: An Interview With Richard Knox, Drummer for Danko Jones

Of Leos and Electric Sounds: An
Interview With Richard Knox, Drummer
for Danko Jones
By Justin Smulison

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Last year, hard rock power trio Danko Jones released their twelfth studio album Leo
Rising, on Perception, an imprint of Reigning Phoenix Music. Leo is the latest in the
band’s long line of high-octane rock LPs that combine swagger and attitude with razor-
sharp riffs, precision and fun.

Though Jones may be the namesake of the trio, his bandmates are equally happy to
weigh in on the mayhem of the music. Drummer Richard Knox is a pretty even-keeled
guy off-stage, but on stage and in the studio, this proud Canadian provides fast, furious
and enormous sound with the most modest of set-ups.
It was a lot of fun to speak with Knox to discuss the benefits and challenges of
remaining a rock trio, and the Leo Rising songs he looks forward to the setlist on an
upcoming Latin American tour in May.

Watch the new single, “I Love It Louder,” here: https://youtu.be/lK1ya5dZzLc
Latin America Tour Dates 2026:
21 May – São Paulo, Brazil – Fabrique Club
23 May – Buenos Aires, Argentina – Uniclub
24 May – Santiago, Chile – Club Ambar
27 May – Bogota, Colombia – Ace of spades club
29 May – Mexico City, Mexico – Foro Bizarro
Purchase tickets HERE!

DANKO JONES are:
Danko Jones | vocals, guitars
John Calabrese | bass
Rich Knox | drums

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