John Linnell
Alternative rock, Musical Artist
1959 –
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Who is John Linnell?
John Sidney Linnell is an American musician, known primarily as one half of Brooklyn, New York alternative rock duo They Might Be Giants. In addition to singing and songwriting, he plays accordion, baritone and bass saxophone, clarinet, and keyboards for the group.
Linnell's lyrics are perhaps most well known for their inclusion of strange subject matter and word play. Persistent themes include aging, delusional behavior, bad relationships, death, and the personification of inanimate objects. Conversely, the accompanying melodies are usually cascading and upbeat.
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- Born
- Jun 12, 1959
New York City - Also known as
- John Sidney Linnell
- Johnny Hart
- Jared
- Linnell, John
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Massachusetts
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on July 23, 2013
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