| John Curley | |
| Birth Date: | 15 March 1965 |
| Birth Place: | Trenton, New Jersey |
| Origin: | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Genre: | Alternative rock |
| Instrument: | Bass guitar |
| Years Active: | 1986–present |
| Label: | Elektra |
| Associated Acts: | The Afghan Whigs |
John Curley Jr. (born March 14, 1965, in Trenton, New Jersey)[1] is an American musician best known as the bassist for, and co-founder of, the Afghan Whigs.[2] When he co-founded the Afghan Whigs, Curley was working as a staff photographer for the Cincinnati Enquirer.[3] He also produced or engineered the Ass Ponys' first four albums, all of which were recorded at his recording studio, Ultrasuede Studios.[4] [5] Ultrasuede Studios is located in the Cincinnati neighborhood of Camp Washington. As of 2016, Curley still works at Ultrasuede.[3] [6]
Curley and his wife, Michelle, have two children.[3] His father, John Curley, is the former CEO of Gannett Company.[7]