Joe Gideon & the Shark

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Joe Gideon & the Shark
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Background information
Origin London, England
Genres Blues rock, indie rock
Years active2010-
Labels Bronzerat Records (UK)
Associated acts Bikini Atoll
Website http://www.joegideonandtheshark.com
MembersJoe Gideon
Viva Seifert

Joe Gideon & the Shark is an English blues/indie rock band formed in London, England.

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History

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]

Discography

Albums

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References

  1. Robinson, Martin (20 March 2009). "Album Review: Joe Gideon & The Shark: Harum Scarum". NME . Retrieved 11 January 2013.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  2. O'Keeffe, Niall (10 March 2009). "Joe Gideon & The Shark: Harum Scarum". The Quietus . Retrieved 11 January 2013.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  3. Hunter-Tilney, Ludovic (4 January 2013). "Joe Gideon and the Shark: Freakish". Financial Times . Retrieved 11 January 2013.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
  4. "Joe Gideon & The Shark | Music PR, Social Media and Digital Marketing for musicians, artists, bands and brands". Charmfactory.co.uk.