Justin Meldal-Johnsen

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Justin Meldal-Johnsen
Background information
Born March 26, 1970 (1970-03-26) (age 41)[1]
Origin Eugene, Oregon, US
Genres Rock, alternative rock, industrial rock
Occupations Musician, songwriter
Instruments Bass guitar, Double bass, Guitar, Synthesizers, Mellotron, Piano, Vocals, Glockenspiel, Mandolin, Percussion, Cello
Associated acts Beck, Ima Robot, Nine Inch Nails, The Mars Volta, Macy Gray, Dixie Chicks, Garbage, Tori Amos, Medicine, M83
Website www.justinmj.com

Justin Meldal-Johnsen (born March 26, 1970[2] in Eugene, Oregon) is an American musician and bassist, best known for his work with Grammy Award-winning artist Beck. He served as the touring bassist for Nine Inch Nails during their final tours.

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[edit] Recording career

Meldal-Johnsen, aka JMJ, grew up listening to his parents' records and received his first bass guitar at the age of twelve.[citation needed] After high school, he worked the night shift as a janitor at Cherokee Recording Studios in Los Angeles, where he met Gene Simmons, Lou Reed and David Campbell, a prolific and successful string arranger. At 17, JMJ started working as Campbell's assistant and was introduced to his son, Beck ([citation needed]. They formed a long-lasting career together—JMJ was the bassist and music director for Beck's band for almost a decade.

JMJ has recorded bass for a diverse roster of acts: Air, Tori Amos, Garbage, Dixie Chicks, among others. He co-wrote several songs with singer Macy Gray, and acted as music director for Gnarls Barkley, assembling their live band for their first US performances in 2006. JMJ also spent the majority of 2008 to 2009 as the touring bassist for Nine Inch Nails [3] on their Lights In The Sky (2008), and NIN|JA / Wave Goodbye (2009) tours. JMJ is in the studio producing the upcoming release by Los Angeles band, Division Day. Some of his own personal recordings are featured on The Informers film soundtrack.

[edit] Selected discography

Meldal-Johnsen has recorded and performed with a wide range of different artist and bands in various genres.[4]

[edit] References

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  1. ^ "Twitter / J. Meldal-Johnsen: 39...how surreal. Remembe". Twitter.com. 2009-03-26. https://twitter.com/justinmj/status/1395983675. Retrieved 2011-07-18. 
  2. ^ ibid
  3. ^ Reuters; Billboard (2008-06-06). "Nine Inch Nails replaces bassist ahead of tour". Yahoo! News. Archived from the original on 2008-06-10. http://web.archive.org/web/20080610004138/http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080606/music_nm/nin_dc_2. Retrieved 2008-06-09. 
  4. ^ justin Meldal-Johnsen Credits Allmusic.com Retrieved: 2009-05-31

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