Jeff Mueller
Jeff Mueller | |
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| Genres | Math rock, post-hardcore |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Jeff Mueller is an American vocalist and guitarist best known as a member of the math rock bands Rodan, Shipping News and June of 44.[1] His bands have been critically recognized for being key forerunners in the development of post-rock, math rock and post-hardcore. Additionally, Mueller released a single solo album, entitled Fold and Perish, in 1999 on Monitor Records.[2] He lives in New Haven, Connecticut.[3]
Biography
[edit]Jeff Mueller attended college at Kansas City, Missouri at the Art Institute of Kansas City for two years. While in high school, Mueller struck up a bond with guitarist Jason Noble, who shared his musical interests.[4] In 1991 they founded the Hip Hop project King G & the J Krew.[3] Along with Noble, Jeff Mueller founded the band Rodan in Louisville, Kentucky in 1992. The group released one album for Quarterstick Records, titled Rusty, in 1994. After Rodan dissolved in 1995, Mueller formed June of 44 with bassist Fred Erskine, drummer Doug Scharin and guitarist Sean Meadows. In 1996, he formed Shipping News with former Rodan bandmate Jason Noble.[1]
Discography
[edit]- Fold and Perish (Monitor, 1999)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Robbins, Ira; Woodlief, Mark (2007). "Rodan". Trouser Press. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
- ^ DaRonco, Mike. "Jeff Mueller: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved March 29, 2013.
- ^ a b Langvardt, Parker (2013). "Interview: Jeff Mueller of Rodan, June of 44, and Shipping News". Epitonic. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
- ^ Hanley Bemis, Alec (August 6, 2012). "Deep Thoughts on Jason Noble". ABH. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
External links
[edit]- Jeff Mueller discography at Discogs
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