John Doe

John Doe
Born: Jan 1, 1954 in Decatur, IL
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Styles: Roots Rock, Alternative Country-Rock, L.A. Punk, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Pop/Rock
Biography: As one of the founding members of the Los Angeles punk band X, John Doe was one of the most influential figures in American alternative rock during the early '80s, but when he launched a solo career in the early '90s, he decided to pursue a rootsy, country-rock direction instead of continuing with punk. ...Read full biography
Country Club
Released: 2009
Label: Yep Roc
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Punk rock has produced few singers with the strength and chops of X's John Doe, and the force and presence of his vocals (and songwriting) on albums like Wild Gift and Under the Big Black Sun rank with ...Read full review
For the Best of Us
Released: 2006
Label: Yep Roc Records
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John Doe was without a record deal in 1997 when he started cutting some new material with Smokey Hormel on guitar, Joey Waronker on drums, and Pete Way serving as producer; Doe didn't have a particular ...Read full review
More John Doe albums: Main Albums (8), Singles & EPs (3)
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