The Brian Jonestown Massacre

The Brian Jonestown Massacre was formed in San Francisco in 1990. The band has had over 40 members since then, but its driving force and main songwriter is Anton Newcombe. Other prominent members have included Matt Hollywood, Dean Taylor, Jeff Davies, Brian Glaze, and Joel Gion. Their sound is heavily influenced by the psychedelic sounds of the 1960s, but also carries influences from shoegaze, jangle pop, garage rock, and lo-fi genres. Over its decade-long history, the band has undergone a large number of personnel changes.

Influenced by: The Velvet Underground, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Spacemen 3, My Bloody Valentine

Active:

1990-present

Scene:

San Francisco underground

Side projects

• Anton Newcombe solo work

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