Al Doughty
Alan Doughty | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Alan Jaworski |
Also known as | Alan Jesus George Jones Sprockets Mr. Spanky, Al Jaworski, The Duft[citation needed] |
Born | Plymouth, Devon, England | 31 January 1966
Genres | |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Bass |
Years active | 1988-present |
Labels | Bloodshot |
Al Doughty (born Alan Jaworski, 31 January 1966, Plymouth, Devon, England) is an English musician and bassist. He is primarily known for being a member of the alternative rock band Jesus Jones since 1988, for which he continues to be active in.
Career
Originally the bassist for the London based rock band Jesus Jones,[1] Doughty later became the bassist for Skull Orchard,[2][3] the Waco Brothers,[4] and The Dollar Store.[5] Of his unorthodox bass style, Doughty said, "It's all nervous energy. I really have no idea where I'm going next with something. I don't know anything about theory. It's all new to me every time I play".[6]
Personal life
Doughty attended Beechen Cliff School in Bath, Somerset, England between 1977 and 1982.[citation needed] He is currently based in Chicago, Illinois, United States with his wife.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Alan Doughty". Jesus Jones. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ Maloney, Sean L. (24 August 2010). "Jon Langford & Skull Orchard: Old Devils". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Gig: Jon Langford & His Sadies". Mechanical Forest Sound. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Waco Brothers". Bloodshot Records. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Dollar Store". Bloodshot Records. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ Ray, Linda (1997). "Beer & whiskey in the land of milk & honey". No Depression. Waco Brothers. Retrieved 4 February 2016.