Danny Heifetz (born 1964 in New York City) is an American musician who is perhaps best known for being the drummer for American experimental rock group, Mr. Bungle from 1989, until their disbandment in 2000. Heifetz also plays trumpet, guitar, bass and piano and currently teaches music lessons in Sydney, Australia. He is the grandson of the late violinist Jascha Heifetz.

Danny Heifetz
Danny Heifetz, circa 1998
Danny Heifetz, circa 1998
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Mark Heifetz
Also known asI Quit, 26Valencia, AtlasFace, Back-It-Up Dan
Born1964 (age 59–60)
New York, NY
GenresExperimental rock, country, jazz, avant-garde metal
Occupation(s)Musician, teacher
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion, trumpet, piano, guitar
Years active1981–present

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As of September, 2013, he lives back in Sydney, Australia (after spending 2011 in the US). Grandson of Jascha Heifetz.

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