Jonathan Paul Auer (born September 29, 1969) is an American musician who co-founded the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow also participated in the rejuvenated Big Star[1] and in 2003 released Private Sides, a six-song split EP (Arena Rock Recording Co./Rykodisc). Auer played guitar on the 2004 William Shatner record Has Been which was produced and arranged by Ben Folds.
Jon Auer | |
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.jpg) Auer in Chicago, IL in January 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 29, 1969 |
| Genres | Power pop, alternative rock, grunge |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, keyboards, bass |
| Labels | Pattern25 |
| Website | myspace.com/jonauermusic |
Auer was a founding member of Sky Cries Mary, a member of The Squirrels, Lucky Me, Jean Jacket Shotgun and Chariot. As a solo artist, his credentials include: an EP, 61/2 and a full-length record on the label Pattern25 called Songs from the Year of Our Demise. As a record producer, he has worked with bands such as You Am I, Monostereo, Cheap Star, Love Battery, Redd Kross, Truly, The Melismatics, and Tad.
Personal life
editAuer grew up in Bellingham, Washington. His father was a university professor who also played music. They built a recording studio at home, which Jon used as a teenager.[2] Auer is three times divorced. With his previous wife, he has released an album under the name Dynamo Royale.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Shelved Big Star Tribute Due In May", Billboard.com. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
- ^ Lundstrom, Jim (May 1, 2010). "Vinyl Liner Notes: The Posies Archived 2010-05-05 at the Wayback Machine", Scene. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
- ^ "From The Desk Of The Posies: Dynamo Royale". Magnet Magazine. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
