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Giant Sand | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Giant Sandworms, Giant Giant Sand |
Origin | Tucson, Arizona |
Genres | Alternative rock, americana, roots rock, alternative country |
Years active | 1980–present |
Labels | |
Members | Howe Gelb Tom Larkins Nick Augustine Thøger T. Lund Anders Pedersen Peter Dombernowsky Nicolaj Heyman Brian Lopez Gabriel Sullivan Jon Villa Iris Jakobsen Asger Christensen Maggie Björklund Lonna Kelley |
Past members | John Convertino Joey Burns Rainer Ptacek Chris Cacavas Paula Jean Brown Iain Shedden Andrew Collberg Billy Sedlmayr |
Website | giantsandmusic.bandcamp.com |
Giant Sand (formerly Giant Sandworms) is an American musical group from Tucson, Arizona, United States.[1] Its most constant member is singer-songwriter Howe Gelb.[1] The groups have developed idiosyncratic sound rooted in alternative country, but touching on a wide range of other styles and featuring Gelb's beatnik-influenced vocals and songwriting.[2] Since about 2012, they have also performed as Giant Giant Sand when featuring a larger ensemble than their traditional four to six musicians.