John Roger Ferguson (born October 20, 1978) is an American musician. He is currently a member of

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, and he was a founding member of

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. His father, Roger Ferguson, was an associate of underground DIY figure R. Stevie Moore, and John appeared on Moore's recordings and radio shows by age three. During his freshman year of college, Ferguson teamed up with

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and Bryan Gore to form

in 1998. The band – with various lineup changes – recorded three albums. In 2002, Ferguson met

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, and they formed ulysses. Their first release, ''

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'', appeared in 2004 on the Eenie Meenie Records label, and received positive reviews. In 2006, Schneider invited him to become a member of the Apples In Stereo, and Ferguson performed on the band's 2007 album, ''

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''. Ferguson is also a member of the synth-folk band Deek hoi, continues to collaborate with R. Stevie Moore and perform with Big Fresh. He and

in 2015 Have created a new band called Spaceflyte which is an experimental pop band.

Discography

With Big Fresh

*'' We Come From Outer Space'' ( Big Fresh Music, 1998) *'' Who Are the Believers?'' ( Aquapop, 1999) *'' Yes, Nice, Please, Thanks'' ( Aquapop, 2000) *'' BFF (Big Fresh Forever)'' (

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)

With ulysses

*''

'' ( Eenie Meenie Records 26 October 2004)

With The Apples in Stereo

*''

'' ( Simian Records/Elephant 6/Yep Roc 6 February 2007) *'' Travellers in Space and Time'' ( Simian Records/Elephant 6/Yep Roc 20 April 2010)

Solo releases

*'' The Best is Yet to Be'' ( Big Fresh Music, 1998) *'' All Mistakes, No Apologies'' ( Big Fresh Music, 1999) *'' Weekends'' ( Big Fresh Music, 1999) *'' Droppin' Outta College'' ( Aquapop, 2000) *'' My R. Stevie EP''

Spaceflyte

* Visions of Pluto

References

External links

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at

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