Anton Newcombe

Anton Newcombe
Newcombe performing in 2012
Newcombe performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameAnton Alfred Newcombe
Born (1967-08-29) August 29, 1967 (age 57)
OriginNewport Beach, California, U.S.
GenresPsychedelic rock, experimental, anti-folk, shoegazing, folk
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, sitar, tambura, keyboards, piano, accordion, drums, cello, koto, samisen, mandolin, lute, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, harmonica, flute[1]
Years active1990–present
LabelsBomp! Records, TVT Records, Tee Pee Records, A Records, 12 Tónar

Anton Alfred Newcombe (born August 29, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and founder of the music group The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

Newcombe was the subject of the 2004 documentary film Dig!, along with Portland, Oregon alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols.

  1. ^ "17 Great Multi-Instrumentalists". Thecavanproject.com. August 21, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2017.