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[[File:Jon Langford early.jpg|thumb|right|Jon Langford in the early days]] | [[File:Jon Langford early.jpg|thumb|right|Jon Langford in the early days]] | ||
| − | [[File:Jon Langford.gif|thumb|left| | + | [[File:Jon Langford.gif|thumb|left|200px|Jon Langford in 2010]] |
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| − | '''Jon Langford''' was originally a founding member and the drummer of the Leeds-based band | + | '''Jon Langford''' was originally a founding member and the drummer of the Leeds-based band <br/> |
| − | who were good friend with [[The Sisters of Mercy]]. | + | [[The Mekons]], who were good friend with [[The Sisters of Mercy]]. <br/> |
| − | in 1981 until The Sisters found [[Craig Adams]].<br/> | + | So, Jon Langford stepped in on bass for a few live gigs in 1981 until The Sisters found [[Craig Adams]].<br/> |
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| − | In addition, The Mekons are featured together with [[The Sisters of Mercy]] and various other bands | + | In addition, The Mekons are featured together with [[The Sisters of Mercy]] and various other bands <br/> |
| − | on the 1985 compilation [http://www.discogs.com/Various-They-Shall-Not-Pass/release/443253 They Shall Not Pass], which was dedicated to the striking miners and their families.<br/> | + | from the Leeds area on the 1985 compilation [http://www.discogs.com/Various-They-Shall-Not-Pass/release/443253 They Shall Not Pass], which was dedicated to <br/> |
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| + | the striking miners and their families.<br/> | ||
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It is also a rumour of the old times that one of [[The Mekons]] lyrics does refer to [[Andrew Eldritch]].<br/> | It is also a rumour of the old times that one of [[The Mekons]] lyrics does refer to [[Andrew Eldritch]].<br/> | ||
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| + | During his long musical career, '''Jon Langford''' has appeared as a singer, drummer, bassist, guitarist, <br/> | ||
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| + | record producer, sound engineer and more.<br/> | ||
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For additional information, please check the according page [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Langford at wikipedia] <br/> | For additional information, please check the according page [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Langford at wikipedia] <br/> | ||
| − | and, of course, [http://jonlangford.de/?page_id=6 Jon Langford's own website] .<br/> | + | and, of course, Jon Langford's [http://www.discogs.com/artist/289297-Jon-Langford-2 discography at discogs] and [http://jonlangford.de/?page_id=6 Jon Langford's own website] .<br/> |
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Revision as of 02:47, 2 February 2014
Jon Langford was originally a founding member and the drummer of the Leeds-based band
The Mekons, who were good friend with The Sisters of Mercy.
So, Jon Langford stepped in on bass for a few live gigs in 1981 until The Sisters found Craig Adams.
In addition, The Mekons are featured together with The Sisters of Mercy and various other bands
from the Leeds area on the 1985 compilation They Shall Not Pass, which was dedicated to
the striking miners and their families.
It is also a rumour of the old times that one of The Mekons lyrics does refer to Andrew Eldritch.
During his long musical career, Jon Langford has appeared as a singer, drummer, bassist, guitarist,
record producer, sound engineer and more.
For additional information, please check the according page at wikipedia
and, of course, Jon Langford's discography at discogs and Jon Langford's own website .
