Brad Artley

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Brad Artley
Genres Rock, post-punk
Occupation(s)Drummer
Instrument(s) Drums
Years active1996–2001

Brad Artley is an American-based rock drummer.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

Brad Artley was a member and drummer for the neo-psychedelic rock band, The Brian Jonestown Massacre (abbreviated to 'The BJM'), in 1996-1997. Artley didn't play on any of the band's albums, but did perform on tours with them. [1]

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He appears in the acclaimed rock documentary DiG! by Ondi Timoner, chronicling The BJM and friends/rivals, alternative rock band, The Dandy Warhols' early careers over the course of seven years.

Artley could be recognised for his Brian Jones-style, blonde hair.

The Richmond Sluts

Artley was the drummer for the rock & roll band, The Richmond Sluts, signed to indie label, Disaster Records. [2]

He played drums on the band's self-titled first album, The Richmond Sluts, but then left the band soon after. [3]

Discography

with The Richmond Sluts

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References

  1. "Keep Music Evil". Archived from the original on 2008-12-04. Retrieved 2008-06-04.
  2. "The Richmond Sluts. Disaster Records". Archived from the original on 2008-03-29. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  3. The Richmond Sluts by The Richmond Sluts at Audio Lunchbox Archived December 5, 2005, at the Wayback Machine