Jon Langford | |
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 Langford performing in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Jonboy Langford, Chuck Death, John Fanglord |
| Born | 11 October 1957 Newport, Wales |
| Origin | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Musician, painter, graphic designer |
| Instruments | Guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Labels | Bloodshot Records |
| Member of | |
| Formerly of | |
| Website | jonlangford |
Jonathan Denis Langford (born 11 October 1957) is a Welsh[1][2] musician and artist based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[3]
Langford is a founder member of the punk band The Mekons, the post-punk group The Three Johns, and the alternative country ensembles The Waco Brothers and Pine Valley Cosmonauts. He has campaigned against the death penalty in Illinois.[4]
- ^ Christgau, Robert (27 May 2003). "Jon Langford Makes Friends and Influences People: Loser on a Roll". Village Voice. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ Deming, Mark. "Jon Langford – Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ Bray, Ryan (29 April 2014). "Jon Langford: Sweet Home Chicago". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- ^ Williams, Maria (11 September 2013). "First Person: Newport musician and artist Jon Langford talks to Maria Williams about punk, meeting Johnny Cash and moving to the USA". South Wales Argus. Retrieved 20 December 2014.