John Doe (musician)

John Doe
Doe in 2006
Doe in 2006
Background information
Birth nameJohn Nommensen Duchac
Born (1953-02-25) February 25, 1953 (age 71)
Decatur, Illinois, United States
OriginLos Angeles, California
GenresPunk rock, alternative country, folk rock, roots rock
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • poet
Instrument(s)Bass guitar, guitar, vocals
Years active1973–present
Member of
Formerly ofThe Flesh Eaters
Websitetheejohndoe.com

John Nommensen Duchac (born February 25, 1953),[1] known professionally as John Doe, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, poet,[2] guitarist and bass player. Doe co-founded LA punk band X, of which he is still an active member. His musical performances and compositions span rock, punk, country and folk music genres. As an actor, he has dozens of television appearances and several movies to his credit, including the role of Jeff Parker in the television series Roswell.

In addition to X, Doe performs with the country-folk-punk band the Knitters and has released records as a solo artist. In the early 1980s, he performed on two albums by the Flesh Eaters.[3]

  1. ^ "United States Public Records, 1970-2009". FamilySearch.org.
  2. ^ Wertheimer, Linda (June 23, 2007). "John Doe: The 'X' Man Returns" (audio). Weekend Edition Saturday. National Public Radio. Retrieved June 2, 2008.
  3. ^ Eakin, Marah (May 22, 2014). "John Doe on his first big movie, solo record, and day as a dad". The A.V. Club.