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San Francisco, United States (1990 – present)

The Brian Jonestown Massacre was formed in San Francisco in 1990. The band has had over 40 members since then, but its driving force and main songwriter is Anton Newcombe. Other prominent members have included Matt Hollywood, Dean Taylor, Jeff Davies, Brian Glaze, and Joel Gion. Their sound is heavily influenced by the sounds of the 1960s, but also carries influences from , , , and sonorities.

Over its decade-long history, the band has undergone a large number of personnel changes. Multi-instrumentalist and main songwriter Anton Newcombe is the only member who has stayed with the Brian Jonestown Massacre since its beginning, when it was founded by Newcombe, tambourine player Joel Gion (who stayed with him the longest), and guitarist/bassist/vocalist Matt Hollywood. There are at least two dozen musicians who have been in the BJM at one point or another.

Ex-members include: guitarist Jeff Davies; Matt Hollywood, a founding member of Portland band The Out Crowd; Peter Hayes, founding member of San Francisco rock trio Black Rebel Motorcycle Club; Joel Gion, a founding member of San Francisco band, The Dilettantes; Rob Campanella, a Los Angeles producer and engineer who has worked with The Tyde, Beachwood Sparks, Dead Meadow, Mia Doi Todd, Frausdots, Scarling., and his band The Quarter after; Bobby Hecksher, founding member of Los Angeles band The Warlocks; solo recording artist Miranda Lee Richards; Matt Tow, founding member of the Australian band The Lovetones.
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  • jamesusillxd

    @Juliors: It was only 2 albums ago when we saw MBU...

    Monday morning

  • DM09

    so good live. played all the 'take it from the man' favourites! i think this is the only band around that can play a 2 hour set and leave you wishing they had played 'that song'.

    Sunday morning

  • Dysrianism

    they were awesome in Adelaide, met Matt Hollywood after the show, what a chilled guy!

    Thursday morning

  • sambosonoframbo

    I think they played a stones cover at astor. totally blew my mind!

    last week

  • tomkash

    metro ruled, can't wait to see them again at the art factory 0:)

    last week

  • ParadesGoBy23

    Saw them live last night. Matt Hollywood is my favourite.

    last week

  • Juliors

    aufheben is gorgeous, so much better than the last albums

    last week

  • Teslacoil33

    their gig last night in Melbourne was incredible.

    10 days ago
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