- Matt Johnson (singer)
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Matt Johnson Born 15 August 1961 [1] Origin London Genres Alternative
New wave
Post-PunkOccupations Singer, songwriter Years active 1977 – present Labels 4AD, Some Bizarre, Epic, Sony, Nothing Associated acts The The Website This Is The The Day Matt Johnson (born 15 August 1961 in East London, UK) is a musician best known as the founder and only constant member of the group The The. Johnson is known for his often deeply introspective lyrics. Musically he ranges from slow acoustic hooks to techno-pop.
Johnson was brought up in east London living in a pub run by his parents. He released an album under his own name in 1981.[2] Two of The The's albums Mind Bomb and Dusk, featured the guitar works of former guitarist for The Smiths, Johnny Marr.[3]
Johnson now spends his time between London, New York and Gothenburg and currently releases a monthly update of Radio Cineola from his website featuring unreleased songs, collaborations and remixes. He has long been a critic of Western capitalism and globalisation.
References
- ^ Today in History - Boston.com
- ^ Jim Sullivan (1990-02). "The Driving Force Behind The The". Boston Globe. http://www.thethe.com/sections/library/interviews/mb_interview3.html. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
- ^ Greg Kot (19 February 1990). "Mining Soul: Matt Johnson Of The The Reflects On His Hard Times". Chicago Tribune. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1990-02-19/features/9001140898_1_johnson-band-deepest-wound. Retrieved 13 March 2011.
External links
- This Is The The Day - Official Site
Matt Johnson
Keith Laws · Tom Johnston · Peter Ashworth · Colin Lloyd Tucker · Simon Fisher Turner · Zeke Manyika · David Palmer · Johnny Marr · James Eller · D.C. Collard · Jim Fitting · Keith Joyner · Jared Nickerson · Gail Ann Dorsey · Brian McLeod · Spencer Campbell · Earl Harvin · Eric SchermerhornStudio albums Unreleased/limited edition albums See Without Being Seen · Spirits · The Pornography of Despair · Silent Tongue · Gun Sluts · Film Music · The End of the DayCompilation albums Singles "Controversial Subject" · "Cold Spell Ahead" · "Uncertain Smile" · "Perfect" · "This Is the Day" · "Uncertain Smile" (updated version) · "Sweet Bird of Truth" · "Heartland" · "Infected" · "Slow Train to Dawn" · "The Beat(en) Generation" · "Gravitate to Me" · "Armageddon Days are Here (Again)" · "Jealous of Youth" · "Dogs of Lust" · "Slow Emotion Replay" · "Love Is Stronger than Death" · "I Saw the Light" · "Shrunken Man" · "Mrs. Mac"Extended plays Shades of Blue · Dis-InfectedFilms Infected: The Movie · The The vs. The World · From Dusk 'Til DawnRelated articles Categories:- 1961 births
- Living people
- 4AD artists
- English musician stubs
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