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Alan Doughty
Alan Doughty
Background information
Birth nameAlan Jaworski
Also known asAlan Jesus George Jones Sprockets Mr. Spanky, Al Jaworski, The Duft[citation needed]
Born (1966-01-31) 31 January 1966 (age 58)
Plymouth, Devon, England
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentBass
Years active1988-present
LabelsBloodshot

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

  1. ^ "Alan Doughty". Jesus Jones. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Gig: Jon Langford & His Sadies". Mechanical Forest Sound. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Waco Brothers". Bloodshot Records. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  5. ^ "Dollar Store". Bloodshot Records. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
  6. ^ Ray, Linda (1997). "Beer & whiskey in the land of milk & honey". No Depression. Waco Brothers. Retrieved 4 February 2016.