Difference between revisions of "Jon Langford"
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[[File:Jon Langford.gif|thumb|left|200px|Jon Langford in 2010]] | [[File:Jon Langford.gif|thumb|left|200px|Jon Langford in 2010]] | ||
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| − | '''Jon Langford''' was | + | '''Jon Langford''' was a founding member and the drummer of the Leeds-based band [[The Mekons]],<br/> |
| − | + | who were good friends with [[The Sisters of Mercy]]. <br/> | |
| − | + | He was and is also a member of the legendary [http://www.threejohns.co.uk/ Three Johns].<br/> | |
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| − | In | + | In 1981 and 1982, Jon Langford stepped in for a few live gigs with The Sisters of Mercy, temporarily <br/> |
| − | + | replacing original band members. On one of these occasions, he played the synthesizer, while for <br/> | |
| − | + | a later gig on [[Fri,_05-Feb-1982|Friday 5th, 1982]] he took over bass duties for [[Craig Adams]].<br/> | |
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| − | + | Together with [[The Sisters of Mercy]], [http://www.punk77.co.uk/groups/mekons.htm The Mekons] and various other bands from the Leeds-area<br/> | |
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| + | music scene of the time are also featured on the 1985 compilation LP [http://www.discogs.com/Various-They-Shall-Not-Pass/release/443253 They Shall Not Pass], <br/> | ||
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| + | which was dedicated to the striking miners and their families.<br/> | ||
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| + | [[File:1982 05 02 John Langford on stage with The Sisters Press Snippet.jpg|thumb|right|450px|Jon Langford on stage with The Sisters of Mercy<br/>- Vanbrugh College, York University, 5/2/1982 -]] | ||
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| − | + | It is also a rumour of the old times that one of [[The Mekons]] lyrics <br/> | |
| − | + | titled ''Prince Of Darkness'' does refer to [[Andrew Eldritch]].<br/> | |
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| − | and, | + | During his long and ongoing musical career, '''Jon Langford''' has appeared <br/> |
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| + | as a singer, drummer, bassist, guitarist, record producer, sound engineer and more.<br/> | ||
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| + | For additional information about Jon Langford and his manifold musical undertakings, <br/> | ||
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| + | please check the following links:<br/> | ||
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| + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Langford Jon Langford at wikipedia]<br/> | ||
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| + | * [http://www.discogs.com/artist/289297-Jon-Langford-2 Jon Langford's discography at discogs] and | ||
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| + | * [http://jonlangford.de/?page_id=6 Jon Langford's own website] .<br/> | ||
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| + | ''*'' Our endless thanks for the press snippet on the right side go to ''spiggymr7''.<br/> | ||
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[[Category: Band Personnel]] | [[Category: Band Personnel]] | ||
Revision as of 00:05, 2 February 2015
Jon Langford was a founding member and the drummer of the Leeds-based band The Mekons,
who were good friends with The Sisters of Mercy.
He was and is also a member of the legendary Three Johns.
In 1981 and 1982, Jon Langford stepped in for a few live gigs with The Sisters of Mercy, temporarily
replacing original band members. On one of these occasions, he played the synthesizer, while for
a later gig on Friday 5th, 1982 he took over bass duties for Craig Adams.
Together with The Sisters of Mercy, The Mekons and various other bands from the Leeds-area
music scene of the time are also featured on the 1985 compilation LP 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
titled Prince Of Darkness does refer to Andrew Eldritch.
During his long and ongoing musical career, Jon Langford has appeared
as a singer, drummer, bassist, guitarist, record producer, sound engineer and more.
For additional information about Jon Langford and his manifold musical undertakings,
please check the following links:
* Our endless thanks for the press snippet on the right side go to spiggymr7.
