Jon Spencer

Not to be confused with John Spencer (disambiguation).
Jon Spencer

Jon Spencer performing with Heavy Trash in 2009
Background information
Birth name Jonathan Spencer
Born 1965 (age 50–51)
Hanover, New Hampshire, United States
Genres Noise rock, punk blues, garage rock, blues rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar, theremin
Years active 1983–present
Associated acts The Blues Explosion, Boss Hog, Heavy Trash, Pussy Galore, The Honeymoon Killers (band)

Jon Spencer (born 1965) is an American singer, composer and guitarist. He has been involved in multiple musical acts, such as Pussy Galore, Boss Hog, Heavy Trash and The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion.

History

Jon Spencer was born in Hanover, New Hampshire in 1965 to a university professor and a cardiology technician.[1] He attended Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island where he was part of the noise rock band Shithaus, which included future Cop Shoot Cop vocalist Tod Ashley.[2] The band was short lived and had a musical style reminiscent to the industrial music of Einstürzende Neubauten.[3] He moved to Washington, D.C., there he formed band Pussy Galore, who quickly relocated to New York.

References

  1. ↑ Contemporary Musicians: Profiles of the People in Music. 64. Gale. August 12, 2005. p. 107. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  2. ↑ Black, Art; Sprague, David (2007). "Cop Shoot Cop". Trouser Press. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  3. ↑ Kugelberg, Johan (July 1992). "Punk Rock Anthems". Spin. SPIN Media LLC. 8 (4): 81. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
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