St. Johnny
Encyclopedia
St. Johnny were a New York
-based Rock band, formed in 1989 and split c.1995. They were signed to DGC Records
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New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
-based Rock band, formed in 1989 and split c.1995. They were signed to DGC Records
DGC Records
DGC Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and currently operates as an auxiliary label of Interscope Records.-Company history:...
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Members
- Bill WhittenBill WhittenBill Whitten is an American songwriter and musician. He was the founding member, principal songwriter and singer/guitarist for St. Johnny. He is currently the singer/songwriter/guitarist for Grand Mal....
1989-1995 (vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) - Tom Leonard 1989-1993 (guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) - Jim Elliot 1989-1995 (bassBass (instrument)Bass describes musical instruments that produce tones in the low-pitched range. They belong to different families of instruments and can cover a wide range of musical roles...
) - Wayne Letitia 1989-1994 (drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
) - Sean Mackowiak 1989-1990 (guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) - "Lucky" Jim Roberto 1993-1995 (guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) - Tom Goss 1994-1995 (drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
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Singles & EPs
- Four Songs (7") (Asthma Record) 1992
- Go To Sleep (7″) (Ajax Records) 1992
- A Car or A Boy (7″) (DGC) 1993
- Gilligan/Live at the Sports Page Cafe… (7″) (Twisted Village) 1994
- I Give Up/One Of The Boys (7″) (Love Kit) 1994
- Scuba Diving/Welcome Back Kotter (7″) (DGC)
Full-Length
- High As A Kite (Rough Trade(UK)/Caroline(US)) 1993
- Speed Is Dreaming (DGC) 1994
- Let It Come Down (DGC) 1995
Tracks Appear On
- “Ashes and Slashes” My Companion Turn of the Century (LP) 1990
- “Wild Goose Chasing” DGC Rarities: Vol.1 (CD) (Geffen Records) 1994
- “Scuba Diving” Buy-Product (CD, Comp) (Geffen Records) 1995
- “Scuba Diving” CMJ New Music April – Volume 20 (CD, Promo) (College Music Journal) 1995
- Incredible Son of Swag (CD) (Geffen/DGC) 1995
External links
- Trouserpress entry for St. Johnny
- [ St. Johnny at AMG]