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Glenn Jones | |
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Born | United States | October 1, 1953
Genres | American primitive guitar, post-rock, experimental rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, banjo |
Years active | 1983–present |
Labels | Strange Attractors, Thrill Jockey |
Glenn Jones (born October 1, 1953) is an American guitarist, He is most recognized for his work in the experimental rock group Cul de Sac.
At age 14, Jones picked up playing the acoustic guitar, which he purchased after hearing Axis: Bold as Love . During the early seventies, Jones discovered American primitive guitar and became influenced by Robbie Basho and John Fahey. [1] It wasn't until he was asked by Robin Amos to join Shut-Up that he began playing an electric guitar. [2] In 1989, he founded Cul de Sac with Amos in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cul de Sac are a rock group formed in 1990 in Boston, Massachusetts and led by guitarist Glenn Jones. Their music is primarily instrumental. Jones and keyboardist Robin Amos have been the only constant members.
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