Welcome to thirdstage.ca, the source for everything Boston since 1999

FEATURED VIDEOS
Professor of Rock
If You Dial it Down to 1 SONG...It's Hard to ARGUE He's Not the GREATEST EVER!
Professor of Rock
The Professor of Rock talks with original Boston drummer Jim Masdea.
Dancing in the Moonlight
Music video for "Dancing in the Moonlight" by Tommy DeCarlo.
What Makes This Song Great?
Rick Beato explores "More Than a Feeling."

DOB: August 17, 1949
Date of Death: March 23, 2017
Drums

Sib's real name is John. He's been playing drums since he was in elementary school (he's never been formally taught). He played in various bands along with Fran Sheehan and eventually landed a spot in Boston, replacing original drummer Jim Masdea.

Sib was involved in Barry's solo project in 1980 and worked on some of the early sessions of Third Stage before being replaced by Jim Masdea. Sib sued Tom, but later settled out of court. Sib has owned operated a record store in Danvers, MA called Soundwaves. He also owned a chain of tanning salons around the Boston area. He currently runs a music store in Sommerville, MA called Holland Street Music. Sib used to have his own website at sibhashian.com, but it''s no longer online.

Sib was also the drummer for Ernie and the Automatics, which includes former Boston bandmate Barry Goudreau. 

Sib died March 23, 2017.