- John Ferguson (musician)
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Name = John Ferguson
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = John Roger Ferguson
Born =October 20 ,1978
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Associated_acts =Big Fresh ulyssesThe Apples in Stereo Deek hoi
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Notable_instruments =John Roger Ferguson (born
October 20 ,1978 ) is an American musician. He is currently a member ofThe Apples in Stereo , and he was a founding member ofBig Fresh . His father, Roger Ferguson, was an associate of underground DIY figure,R. Stevie Moore , and John appeared on Moore's recordings and radio shows by age three. During his freshman year of college, Ferguson teamed up withBen Fulton andBryan Gore to form Big Fresh in 1998. The band – with various lineup changes – recorded three albums. In 2002, Ferguson metRobert Schneider ofThe Apples in Stereo , and they formed ulysses. Their first release, "010", appeared in 2004 on theEenie Meenie Records label, and received positive reviews. In 2006, Schneider invited him to become a member of the Apples In Stereo, and Ferguson performed on the band's 2007 album, "New Magnetic Wonder ". Ferguson is also a member of the synth-folk bandDeek hoi , continues to collaborate withR. Stevie Moore and perform withBig Fresh . He also hosts "The Percy Trout Hour" radio show on WRFL in Lexington.On February 14, 2007, Ferguson appeared with The Apples in Stereo on "
Late Night with Conan O'Brien " wearing a homemade spacesuit, complete with cape, collar and a massive rainbow that covered his chest [http://www.culturebully.com/archives/2781] .Discography
With
Big Fresh *"
We Come From Outer Space " (Big Fresh Music, 1998 )
*"Who Are the Believers? " (Aquapop, 1999 )
*"Yes, Nice, Please, Thanks " (Aquapop, 2000 )
*"BFF (Big Fresh Forever) " (Garden Gate Records, 2008 )
=With ulysses=*"010" (
Eenie Meenie Records 26 October 2004)With
The Apples in Stereo *"
New Magnetic Wonder " (Simian Records/Elephant 6/Yep Roc 6 February 2007)olo releases
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The Best is Yet to Be " (Big Fresh Music, 1998 )
*"All Mistakes, No Apologies " (Big Fresh Music, 1999 )
*"Weekends" (Big Fresh Music, 1999 )
*"Droppin' Outta College " (Aquapop, 2000 )
*"My R. Stevie EP "External links
* [http://www.eeniemeenie.com/ulysses ulysses] at Eenie Meenie
* [http://applesinstereo.com/ The Apples in Stereo] , official website
* [http://www.geocities.com/bigfresh3/ R. Stevie Moore's Big Fresh fansite]
*MySpace-music|bigfresh|Big Fresh
*MySpace-music|deekhoi|Deek Hoi
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