Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
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Image:Bluesxplosion.jpg 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 noise-rock, rock and roll, blues, soul, rockabilly and hip hop, with an occasional theremin solo thrown in.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion formed in 1990 in New York City after the demise of Spencer's previous band Pussy Galore. Members played in bands including The Honeymoon Killers and Boss Hog prior to the formation of the Blues Explosion.
While on tour in July 1999, the band's tour van was broken into in Vancouver, Canada. A large amount of gear, including several microphones, amps, compressors, and other equipment, as well as Spencer's original 1962 Moog Vanguard theremin, was stolen. None of the gear was ever recovered.
Recently, the band decided to change their name simply to Blues Explosion.
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Side projects
Drummer Russell Simins recorded a well-received solo album in 2000 titled Public Places, while guitarist Judah Bauer released a solo album in 2002 "keep it coming..." under the moniker 20 Miles. Spencer himself is a member of Heavy Trash, along with Matt Verta-Ray.
Albums
- Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (1992)
- Crypt Style (1992)
- Mo' Width [Australia only LP] (1993)
- Extra Width (1993)
- Orange (1994)
- Experimental Remixes (EP) (1995) [featuring remixes by UNKLE, Moby, Mike D and Beck, GZA, Dub Narcotic and others]
- Now I Got Worry (1996)
- Controversial Negro: Live in Tucson (1997)
- ACME (1998)
- Acme Plus (UK) (1999)
- Xtra Acme USA (1999)
- Sideways Soul: Dub Narcotic Sound System Meets the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in a Dancehall Style (1999) [with Dub Narcotic Sound System]
- Plastic Fang (2002)
- Damage (2004) [as Blues Explosion; featuring vocals from Martina Topley-Bird and production by Steve Jordan, Dan the Automator, David Holmes & DJ Shadow]
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.
Trivia
- Spencer's singing is sometimes described as sounding like that of an Elvis impersonator.
- Winona Ryder, Giovanni Ribisi and John C. Reilly are featured as lead singer, guitarist and drummer in the music video "Talk about the Blues." [1]
- Jon Spencer once trashed a TV studio in Melbourne, Australia, during a live on-air performance.
- The band was parodied by the Shirehorses, operating as the Frank Spencer Blues Explosion.
- The band made the theme song to the Travel Channel's No Reservations with Anthony Bourdain.
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