Joe Gideon & the Shark | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Blues rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 2010- |
| Labels | Bronzerat Records (UK) |
| Members | Joe Gideon Viva Seifert |
| Website | http://www.joegideonandtheshark.com |
Joe Gideon & the Shark is an English blues/indie rock band formed in London, England.
After the disband of Bikini Atoll, Joe Gideon and his younger sister Viva Seifert formed Joe Gideon & the Shark. [1] [2] [3] Gideon plays bass and guitar and sings, Seifert (The Shark) plays drums and piano and 8-track. [4]
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Freakish is a something extraordinary in appearance or behaviour.
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