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Jon Auer
American musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jonathan Paul "Jon" Auer (born September 29, 1969) is an American musician who co-founded the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow also participated in the rejuvenated Big Star[1] and in 2003 released Private Sides, a six-song split EP (Arena Rock Recording Co./Rykodisc). Auer played guitar on the 2004 William Shatner record Has Been which was produced and arranged by Ben Folds.
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Jon Auer | |
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![]() Auer in Chicago, IL in January 2009 | |
Background information | |
Born | (1969-09-29) September 29, 1969 (age 54) |
Genres | Power pop, alternative rock, grunge |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, keyboards, bass |
Labels | Pattern25 |
Website | myspace.com/jonauermusic |
Auer was a founding member of Sky Cries Mary, a member of The Squirrels, Lucky Me, Jean Jacket Shotgun and Chariot. As a solo artist, his credentials include: an EP, 61/2 and a full-length record on the label Pattern25 called Songs from the Year of Our Demise. As a record producer, he has worked with bands such as You Am I, Monostereo, Cheap Star, Love Battery, Redd Kross, Truly, The Melismatics, and Tad.