Khonnor

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Khonnor
Birth nameConnor Christian Kirby-Long
Also known as
  • Grandma
  • I, Cactus
  • I, Cocktus
  • Clown Connecktion
  • Gaza Faggot
  • Anus Morissette
  • Jimmy Buffer
  • Stretch MCs
  • CCLCNG
Born (1986-07-24) July 24, 1986 (age 36)
Vermont, U.S.
Origin Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, U.S.
Years active2002–present

Connor Kirby-Long (born July 24, 1986) is an American electronic musician from Saint Johnsbury, Vermont who releases music under the name Khonnor. He has published works under several other names, including Grandma, and I, Cactus.

Contents

He used low-tech instruments such as a cheap microphone and an old computer, [1] an amp, a guitar, and experimental electronics in his recording Handwriting. In the beginning of 2020, Weirdsound.net published an article stating that Connor Kirby-Long would return with a new album under the moniker "CCLCNG". [2] The album, called Niagara Falls, is available for download on Bandcamp. [3]

Discography

Albums

As CCLCNG

EPs

As I, Cactus

As Grandma

As Clown Connecktion

As Khonnor

As Connor Long

As Gaza Faggot

As Jimmy Buffer

Singles

As I, Cactus

As Khonnor

Contributions

As Khonnor & This Instrument

As Grandma

As Stretch MC's

As Khonnor

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References

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