Jeff Mangum
Neofolk musician from the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Jeff Magnum.
Jeffrey Nye Mangum[2][3] (born 24 October 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who gained prominence as the founder, songwriter, vocalist and guitarist of Neutral Milk Hotel, as well for his co-founding of The Elephant 6 Recording Company.[4] Mangum is characterized for his complex, lyrically dense songwriting, exemplified on the critically lauded album In the Aeroplane Over the Sea,[5] as well as for his public image as a recluse associated with his extended periods of musical inactivity and minimal press interaction. An article published in Slate described Mangum as the "Salinger of Indie Rock."[6] In 2023 Jeff Mangum received a Grammy award nomination for "Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package".[7]
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Born | (1970-10-24) October 24, 1970 (age 53) Ruston, Louisiana, U.S. |
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