Scott Kannberg

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Scott Kannberg
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Kannberg in 2019
Background information
Birth nameChristopher Scott Kannberg [1]
Also known asSpiral Stairs
Born (1966-08-30) August 30, 1966 (age 57)
Stockton, California [1]
Origin Stockton, California, United States
Genres Indie rock
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • bass guitar
  • guitar
  • trombone
Years active1989-present
Labels
Website Official website

Christopher Scott Kannberg (born August 30, 1966), known professionally as Scott Kannberg and Spiral Stairs, is an American musician best known for being a founding member of the indie-rock band Pavement serving as guitarist and occasional lead vocalist. [2] He also headed the band Preston School of Industry, and has been a solo artist. [3]

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Career

Kannberg was a childhood friend of Stephen Malkmus, both of them growing up in Stockton, California. Together they would form the band Pavement under the pseudonyms "Spiral Stairs" and "SM", respectively. Kannberg wrote and sang lead vocals on several Pavement songs, including "Painted Soldiers", "Hit the Plane Down", "Kennel District", "Date With IKEA", and "Passat Dream".

In 1999, he founded Amazing Grease Records with Mike Drake of Oranger. [4] After Pavement disbanded he formed a new band called Preston School of Industry on Matador Records. [5] The band released an EP and two albums, but became inactive in 2004. He released his first solo album in 2009.

Discography

With Pavement

With Preston School of Industry

EPs

Studio albums

Solo (as 'Spiral Stairs')

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