Bill Whitten Explained

Bill Whitten
Origin:Windsor Locks, Connecticut, United States
Instrument:Guitar, keyboard, vocals
Genre:Alternative rock
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, musician
Years Active:1989–present
Label:Ajax Records (Chicago), Rough Trade Records, Caroline Records, DGC Records, No.6 Records, Slash/London Records, Arena Rock Recording Co.
Associated Acts:Grand Mal, St. Johnny

Bill Whitten is an American musician and writer.[1] He was the founding member, principal songwriter and singer/guitarist for St. Johnny He was also the singer/songwriter/guitarist for Grand Mal.

In 2018 he released "Burn My Letters", his first solo album, via I Heart Noise.

St. Johnny formed in 1989 in Hartford, Connecticut and made three full-length albums, two for DGC Records, before disbanding in 1995.[2] Rolling Stone described St. Johnny as "a Connecticut band that likes their music loud and hard, are intent on a punk-edged sound that has more in common with the Ramones or Sonic Youth than with the latest Sub Pop release. In addition, St. Johnny possess a flair for songcraft, hooks and…hummable melodies".[3]

Grand Mal was formed in New York City in 1995 and has recorded for No.6 Records, Slash/London Records, Arena Rock Recording Co., New York Night Train and Groover Recordings.[4] According to the New York Times: "Grand Mal mixes three parts Rolling Stones, one part Velvet Underground … rock with an unabashed swagger."[5]

He has worked regularly with producer Dave Fridmann and has collaborated on recordings with members of Mercury Rev, Joan as Police Woman, The Flaming Lips, Antony and the Johnsons, Favourite Sons, Home, Shady, The Silent League, Hopewell, The Jealous Girlfriends, The Mooney Suzuki, VietNam, Mike Bones and others.[6] [7] [8] [9]

Discography

St. Johnny Discography

[10]

Singles

EPS

Full-Length

Tracks Appear On:

Grand Mal Discography

[11]

EP’s

Full-Length

Tracks Appear On:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brutes.
  2. Web site: Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions. Answers.
  3. Web site: Rollingstone.com: High As A Kite. https://web.archive.org/web/20071112002820/http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/album/236977/review/5946918/highasakite. dead. November 12, 2007.
  4. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p205127|pure_url=yes}} All Music Guide: Grand Mal].
  5. News: The New York Times: Pop and Jazz Guide July 18, 2003 . July 18, 2003 . April 26, 2010.
  6. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r626808|pure_url=yes}} All Music Guide: Bad Timing].
  7. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r311415|pure_url=yes}} All Music Guide: pleasure is no fun].
  8. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r859187|pure_url=yes}} All Music Guide: Love Is the Best Con in Town].
  9. Web site: Clandestine Band: Friends Who Play On New Album. February 4, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20110708031322/http://clandestineband.blogspot.com/2009/12/friends-who-played-on-new-album.html. July 8, 2011. dead.
  10. Web site: St. Johnny. Discogs.
  11. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p205127|pure_url=yes}} All Music Guide: Grand Mal ].

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