Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
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The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (sometimes abbreviated JSBX) is a New York based band, made up of members Jon Spencer (vocals, guitar), Judah Bauer (guitar) and Russell Simins (drums).
Their unique 'Explosion' sound is a raw and loud one, combining elements of rock and roll, blues, soul, rockabilly and hip hop, with an occasional theremin solo thrown in.
Before The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Spencer played in Pussy Galore and Boss Hog. Recently, the band decided to change their name simply to Blues Explosion. Spencer's singing is often described as sounding like that of an Elvis impersonator.
Albums
- Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (1992)
- Crypt Style (1992)
- Extra Width (1993)
- Mo' Width (EP)
- Orange (1994)
- Experimental Remixes+ (EP) (1995)
- Now I Got Worry (1996)
- ACME (1998)
- Xtra ACME (1999)
- Plastic Fang (2002)
- Damage (2004)°
+ featuring remixes by UNKLE, Moby, Mike D and Beck, GZA, Dub Narcotic and others
° under the Blues Explosion name
JSBX were also R. L. Burnside's backing band on the album A Ass Pocket of Whisky. They also worked together with Andre Williams who is also credited as executive producer of "Acme".
External links
- Official JSBX website (http://www.blues-explosion.com)