Tim Gane
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This article is about the Stereolab member. For Tim Gane, guitarist/singer, see Martha and the Muffins.
| Tim Gane | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 July 1964 |
| Origin | UK |
| Genres | Post-rock, avant-garde |
| Instruments | Guitar, synthesizers |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Associated acts | McCarthy, Stereolab |
Tim Gane (born 12 July 1964, Barking, England) is the leader of the rock band, Stereolab.[1][2]
He started his musical career as a purveyor of harsh noise in the early 1980s under the alias Unkommuniti releasing self financed cassettes on Black Dwarf Wreckordings along with fellow Unkommuniti members Kallous Boys and other noise projects.[2] Tim was a key member of McCarthy from 1985-1990.[2] Turn On, Gane's side project with occasional Stereolab contributor and member of The High Llamas, Sean O'Hagan, released their self-titled debut in 1997.
[edit] Personal life
Gane and Laetitia Sadier were romantically involved throughout most of Stereolab's duration but separated in 2004. They have one child.
[edit] References
- ^ Strong, Martin C. (1999). The Great Alternative & Indie Discography. Canongate. ISBN 0-86241-913-1.
- ^ a b c Gregory, Andy (ed.) (2002) International Who's Who in Popular Music, 2002, Europa Publications Limited, ISBN 1-85743-161-8, p. 183
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