Alternative rock drummer, singer, songwriter, producer, and actor, born April 24th, 1963 in Mineola, New York, USA.
For the recording and mixing engineer based in New York, see John Convertino (2).

Grew up in Oklahoma, where he played as part of his family's gospel group. Co-founder of Calexico.
Marriage to DJ/musician Tasha Bundy (a member of Calexico for their 1997 debut album, ) broke down in 2001. He has a daughter, Mia Convertino (with Tasha), and a son, Holden Convertino, with his current wife Christina Convertino who he has a step daughter Kayleigh Lawson-Michod.