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Portland, United States (2000 – present)

Colin Meloy (born Colin Patrick Henry Meloy on October 5, 1974, in Helena, Montana) is an American musician. He is lead singer and songwriter for The Decemberists and has released three EPs consisting entirely of the works of Morrissey, Shirley Collins, and Sam Cooke (in 2005, 2006, and 2008 respectively). He also has a solo album, Colin Meloy Sings Live! (2008), featuring live tracks selected from a solo tour.

Meloy began his song writing days after learning to play the guitar in the seventh grade. He began recording in the eighth grade as a member of the musical collaboration, The B-Sides, recording, (to cassette tape), “The Mellow Bluesmen Die: A Spiritual Progression.” He followed that with the band Figurehead, recording “Jesus’ Mom.” In his high school days Meloy was also part of Helena, Montana’s Happy Cactus, releasing one album, “Cricket.” Meloy also headed the now defunct, Tarkio, during his college days in Missoula, Montana. His career really began with the forming of The Decemberists in Portland, Oregon, in 2000.
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  • kissesneverdie

    I share a birthday with this man and his wife. I feel connected in a way.

    22 days ago

  • BringtheKY

    Casey is an idiot... Colin is the most down to earth front man in indie rock. He never takes himself too seriously and treats his fans with respect, something that can't be said for a sickeningly large population of indie rockers. He's an excellent guy.

    January 2012

  • mast3rjke

    ♥ (^ - ^) ♥

    January 2012

  • CaseyDeAnn

    Colin Meloy is a pretentious loser. He disgusts me, and I unfortunately only discovered my dislike for him when I saw him thrust his arrogant personality into my face while performing live. I love the Decemberists' music; there is no denying it's wonderul art, but he is an asshole and blatant hipster. Funny how he thinks he's so enlightened.

    September 2011

  • clockworkwombat

    V i didn't say he IS pretentious, i was just commenting on how the bio on this page is written. it's funny

    August 2011

  • enid_coleslaw_

    His Twitter actually isn't that pretentious; I think the pretentiousness is just part of the Decemberists' shtick. Also, I got into Shirley Collins because of him, so he gets a pass from me.

    April 2011

  • DerbyMama

    Colin Meloy muses about being different & creeating space: http://trueendeavorsblog.com/2011/04/14/just-weird-enough-an-interview-with-the-decemberists-colin-meloy-win-a-pair-of-tickets/

    April 2011

  • kseely445

    pilgrim rock

    March 2011
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