The Brian Jonestown Massacre The Brian Jonestown Massacre is an American musical project and band led and started by Anton Newcombe. It was formed in San Francisco in 1990. The group was the subject of the 2004 documentary film called '' Dig!'', and have gained media noto ...

is an American eclectic musical group led by

Anton Newcombe Anton Alfred Newcombe (born August 29, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and founder of the music group The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Newcombe was the subject of the 2004 documentary film '' Dig!'', along ...

, whose music spans multiple genres including

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, blues, and experimental music. The group was founded by

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, Ricky Rene Maymi, Patrick Straczek and Travis Threlkel in the early 1990s in

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. The BJM has undergone many personnel changes with members often coming and going. Anton Newcombe is the only consistent member.

Current members and notable figures

The following members were present on the band's most recent worldwide tour in 2022: *

- vocals, guitars (1990–present) *

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– guitar (formerly drums & bass). (1990–1993, 2003–present) * Hákon Aðalsteinsson - guitars (2018-present) *

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– bass (2004–2018, 2022) * Ryan Van Kriedt - keyboards, guitars (2015–present) * Uri Rennert - drums (2022) *

Joel Gion Joel Gion (; born ) is an American musician, best known as the tambourine player for the psychedelic rock band The Brian Jonestown Massacre. He was a guest star on the U.S. television show ''Gilmore Girls'', where he played the tambourine in the ...

– tambourine (1994–1999, 2001, 2004–2022) Ricky Maymi and Joel Gion have been consistent members of the band for almost three decades, however it is unknown whether the rest of the members included in this line-up for the tour will continue to work and perform with the band or if it was sole line up for this tour alone. Joel Gion is currently on tour with the band.

Former members

* Stuart Mann - drums. Also of

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and Felix Hagan & The Family. (2018) * Dan Allaire – drums. (2002–2018) * Sara Neidorf - drums (2018) * Dave Koenig - bass. (2001-2004) * Brad Artley – drums. Also played drums for The Richmond Sluts. (1996–1997) *

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– keyboard, organ (and occasionally guitar). (2000–2018). Also of the psychedelic band, The Quarter After. * Jeff Davies – Lead guitar, organ, vocalist. Currently with Las Cruxes- (post-punk/rock'n roll) frontman in psychedelic/folk/pop band PA (guitarist/vocals/lyrics

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- pop/

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band The Burlington Family. Previously with The Tulips and Smallstone. (1992–1999; 2001–2003) * Frankie "Teardrop" Emerson – six and twelve string guitar. Also of the Spaghetti Western band,

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. (2000–2015) * Brian Glaze – drums. Currently a solo recording artist and member of

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. (1994–1998) * Peter Hayes – guitar. A founding member of

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trio

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. (1997–1998) * Dawn Thomas – bass/guitar/accordion/flute. (1993–1997) *

– bass/guitar. Also of the band Federale (2004–2018, 2022 filling in for Hallbergsson) *

– guitar, vocals. Founder member. (1990–1998; 2009–2015) *

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– guitar and vocals. Currently a solo recording artist. (1995–1999) * Patrick Straczek – guitar. Founding member. Did not record any material with the band. Replaced by Jeff Davies in 1992. (1991) * Dean Taylor – guitar. Currently contributes to Tokyo Raid (formerly The Mandarins). (1996–1999) * Travis Threlkel – guitar. Founding member. Currently the creative director of multi-media design company, Obscura Digital, as well as the leader of psychedelic/experimental band The Imajinary Friends. (1990–1993) *

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– guitar. Leader of Australian band

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. Previously with

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rock bands Drop City and Colorsound. (2003) , * Deborah 'Moogy' Morgan - keyboards, percussion, vocals (Only appeared at limited European shows)

Comprehensive line-up history

References

External links

BJM Archives: Past and Present Members
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brian Jonestown Massacre members, List of Lists of members by band