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Calvin Johnson
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Olympia WA, United States
Calvin Johnson is a guitarist, vocalist and founding member of the bands Cool Rays, Beat Happening, The Go-Team, Dub Narcotic Sound System, and The Halo Benders. He is known for his uniquely deep, droning singing voice. Johnson was born in Olympia, Washington.
He has worked with Beck, Heavenly, The Microphones, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, and Built to Spill among others. He has also produced recordings by many bands.
Calvin Johnson is the founder of K Records in Olympia, Washington, and was one of the major organizers of the seminal International Pop Underground Festival.
His first solo album, “What Was Me”, is a quiet acoustic piece about love and loss. On a few songs he sings with no backing guitar, and the effect is haunting.
His second album, “Before the Dream Faded…”, is a jazzier piece. It includes multiple collaborators, making it markedly different from his first album. The songs cover an odd range of subjects, such as the size and color of hearts, Lucifer, and falling in love.
He can be found spinning records as Selector Dub Narcotic.
He has worked with Beck, Heavenly, The Microphones, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, and Built to Spill among others. He has also produced recordings by many bands.
Calvin Johnson is the founder of K Records in Olympia, Washington, and was one of the major organizers of the seminal International Pop Underground Festival.
His first solo album, “What Was Me”, is a quiet acoustic piece about love and loss. On a few songs he sings with no backing guitar, and the effect is haunting.
His second album, “Before the Dream Faded…”, is a jazzier piece. It includes multiple collaborators, making it markedly different from his first album. The songs cover an odd range of subjects, such as the size and color of hearts, Lucifer, and falling in love.
He can be found spinning records as Selector Dub Narcotic.
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Love Will Come Back Again
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Rabbit Blood
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What Was Me
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Nothing to Hold Us Here
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I'm Down
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Sorry Entertainer
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Your Eyes
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Red Wing Black
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Ode To St. Valentine
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Lies Goodbye
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Deliverance
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Can We Kiss?
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The Leaves of Tea
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When You Are Mine
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renanbroduei wrote:
and this photo is Austin Power´s position
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xDanx1 wrote:
wow! that IS a deep voice!
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spilled_milk wrote:
I also love calvin johnson
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marekarel wrote:
yes, your voice is lovely
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kaylastarkiller wrote:
i'm pretty in love with calvin johnson, i think.
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Polyraclure wrote:
God I love his voice !
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viciadoemarroz wrote:
I would love to see Calvin playing live! Any chance of a concert in Germany??
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okrebecca wrote:
LOLOLLLLLL hiii i recognize this picture! calpal, you gotta stop using your makeoutclub picture
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chris-thrash wrote:
shame - he was great paul!
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wallerers wrote:
Should be seeing him play 2 shows tomorrow but stuck at work. BUMHOLES
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TheBoyChild wrote:
wooohooooo!
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ariesproject wrote:
Calvin Johnson LIVE Road Records Dublin july 08 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lePTzzaug0
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electoral wrote:
fucking good!!
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Waqcku wrote:
KUCINICH/JOHNSON 2008!!!!
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timahall wrote:
I met him many years ago when he came to my hometown of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Nice guy, and absolute indie legend.
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carriepants wrote:
Ohhhh Calvin Johnson you give me many boners.
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TripNip wrote:
no prob. I saw this guy play btw, he looked so depressed.
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vaseofkarma wrote:
oh wow you're right, thanks for clearing that up. they dont even have their own page on here sadly.
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Bayou16 wrote:
Tender Forever
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TripNip wrote:
There's 2 bands called the go team. The newer one has the '!' on it.
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