John K. Samson | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | John Kristjan Samson |
Born | 1973 (age 50–51) |
Origin | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
Genres | Folk punk, indie rock, post-punk, hardcore punk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, bass |
Years active | 1980s–present |
Labels | Epitaph, ANTI- |
John Kristjan Samson (born 1973)[1] is a Canadian musician from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is a singer-songwriter and best known as the frontman of the Canadian indie folk/rock band The Weakerthans. He also played bass in the punk band Propagandhi during the mid-1990s. Today, Samson is making music under his own name, John K. Samson. His latest solo album, Winter Wheat, was released in 2016.