John Spiker

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Background information
Birth nameJohn Spiker
Also known asBoy Johnny
Born (1981-07-10) July 10, 1981 (age 37)
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Genres Comedy Rock
Occupation(s) Bassist
Instruments Bass
Years active2005 - Present
Labels Columbia Records
Associated acts Trainwreck, Tenacious D, Kyle Gass Band, Filter

John Spiker (born July 10, 1981) is a multiple Grammy Award winning American musician best known as the bassist for Tenacious D, due to featuring on many studio releases and live concerts since 2005. He has also performed bass for many other artists and bands such as Trainwreck, John Carpenter, Pete Yorn, Steve Earle, Big Talk, Filter and Abandoned Pools. [1]

Grammy Award Accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States

A Grammy Award, or Grammy, is an award presented by The Recording Academy to recognize achievements in the music industry. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by prominent artists, and the presentation of those awards that have a more popular interest. The Grammys are the second of the Big Three major music awards held annually.

Tenacious D American band

Tenacious D is an American comedy rock duo, formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1994. It was founded by actors Jack Black and Kyle Gass, who were part of The Actors' Gang theater company at the time. The duo's name is derived from "tenacious defense" - a phrase used by NBA basketball sportscaster Marv Albert.

Trainwreck (band) band that plays hard rock

Trainwreck is an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 2002. The group features JR Reed on lead vocals, Kyle Gass on acoustic guitar, John Konesky on electric guitar and John Spiker on bass. The band's line-up originally featured Kevin Weisman on drums and Chris D'Arienzo on the keyboards, until Nate Rothacker became the second drummer. The band released one studio album, one live album, two EPs and one single before splitting up in 2010. The band would reform in 2018.

John Spiker is a producer/engineer/multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, CA. He got his start there engineering & mixing records for The Dust Brothers. During that time, he worked with artists ranging from Beck to Steve Earle. (Won Grammy for work on Washington Square Serenade) After leaving to spend time on the road with Tenacious D and Filter, Spiker built his own studio in Sherman Oaks, CA. Producing and mixing records for artists ranging from Nine Inch Nails to The Killers to Beth Orton. In 2014, Spiker won a Grammy for his work producing and mixing Tenacious D’s “Last In Line”. Currently, John can be found producing/mixing Tenacious D’s upcoming release “Post Apocalypto”, as well as many other projects for various artists.

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