Knox Chandler
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Knox Chandler is mostly known as a session guitarist and cellist, he has worked with such acts as Depeche Mode
(he also collaborated with Dave Gahan on his solo album Paper Monsters
), Lori Carson
, The Golden Palominos
, The Psychedelic Furs, Ultra Vivid Scene
, The Creatures
and R.E.M.. He was also the touring guitarist for Siouxsie and the Banshees' 'Seven Year Itch' tour.
In the early to mid 70's, Knox attended The Hammonasset School in Madison, CT, a private open-door policy high school focusing on music and performing and visual arts. Knox attended Bard College in the late 70's. He was generally regarded as a brilliant musician who was hard working and willing to experiment. In addition to his formal study of music within the division of AMDDFP (Art Music Drama Dance Film and Photography) he collaborated with all sorts of people from distinguished visiting professors to local artists. Knox distinguished himself as being one of the most humble and approachable artists on campus. He even took time to collaborate and discuss music theory with students from the department of Natural Science and Mathematics. The short lived Quantum Fusion Band featured Bill Van Riper (formerly of MIT) Eric Weisman (Formerly of Harvard University) and Rob Greenberg brought jazz improvisation from the practice halls of the music department to the science labs of the college. After graduating from Bard his professional career took off. Recent tours with Cindi Lauper and Lou Reed reflect his importance in the world of pop art.
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
(he also collaborated with Dave Gahan on his solo album Paper Monsters
Paper Monsters
Paper Monsters is the solo debut album by Depeche Mode lead singer Dave Gahan. It was released by Mute Records on June 2, 2003 in Europe. The album was produced by Ken Thomas, who is best known for his work with Icelandic band Sigur Rós...
), Lori Carson
Lori Carson
Lori Carson is a singer/songwriter. She has released several solo albums, appeared on many soundtracks, and collaborated with artists such as The Golden Palominos. She performed lead vocals on the song "In the Middle of the Night" on French producer Hector Zazou's album Strong Currents...
, The Golden Palominos
The Golden Palominos
The Golden Palominos was an American musical group headed by drummer and composer Anton Fier, first formed in 1981. Aside from Fier, the Palominos membership was wildly elastic, with only bassist Bill Laswell and guitarist Nicky Skopelitis appearing on every album.While the Palominos' records...
, The Psychedelic Furs, Ultra Vivid Scene
Ultra Vivid Scene
Ultra Vivid Scene was an American alternative rock band, started by Kurt Ralske.Former Nothing But Happiness and Crash guitarist Ralske started Ultra Vivid Scene in 1987, was signed to 4AD Records in 1988, and released his first UVS EP, She Screamed, in 1988...
, The Creatures
The Creatures
The Creatures were a musical act formed in 1981 as a side-project for Siouxsie and the Banshees members Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie. The Times described their music as "adventurous art rock built around Siouxsie's extraordinary voice and drummer Budgie's battery of percussion".With the dissolution of...
and R.E.M.. He was also the touring guitarist for Siouxsie and the Banshees' 'Seven Year Itch' tour.
In the early to mid 70's, Knox attended The Hammonasset School in Madison, CT, a private open-door policy high school focusing on music and performing and visual arts. Knox attended Bard College in the late 70's. He was generally regarded as a brilliant musician who was hard working and willing to experiment. In addition to his formal study of music within the division of AMDDFP (Art Music Drama Dance Film and Photography) he collaborated with all sorts of people from distinguished visiting professors to local artists. Knox distinguished himself as being one of the most humble and approachable artists on campus. He even took time to collaborate and discuss music theory with students from the department of Natural Science and Mathematics. The short lived Quantum Fusion Band featured Bill Van Riper (formerly of MIT) Eric Weisman (Formerly of Harvard University) and Rob Greenberg brought jazz improvisation from the practice halls of the music department to the science labs of the college. After graduating from Bard his professional career took off. Recent tours with Cindi Lauper and Lou Reed reflect his importance in the world of pop art.