A Grape Dope

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A Grape Dope
Birth nameJohn Herndon
Also known asJohnny Machine
BornApril 9
Long Island, North Carolina, U.S. [1]
Origin Chicago, Illinois
Genres Instrumental hip hop, indie hip hop, jazz, post-rock, electronica, progressive rock, dub
Occupation(s) Producer, drummer
Instrument(s) drums
Years active1990–present
LabelsGalaxia
Website www.trts.com

John Herndon is an American musician and artist. Based in Chicago, he plays drums and percussion, and works as a producer for instrumental hip hop under the name A Grape Dope. [2]

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Career

John Herndon is a member of the bands Tortoise and Isotope 217, playing mainly drums but some other percussion (vibraphone, etc.) and occasional keyboards. [3] He produced Deep Puddle Dynamics' song entitled "More from June" in 2002. [4] He released the Missing Dragons EP under the alias A Grape Dope on Galaxia in 2003. [5] It features a guest appearance from rapper Doseone. [6]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Productions

Contributions

Remixes

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