Spencer Knapp
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| Country | Joplin, Missouri, USA |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Genres | Electronica/Experimental/Industrial |
| Labels | Independent, |
| Members | Spencer “G” Knapp |
Spencer Gerald Knapp is an American electronica artist from Joplin, Missouri, originally performing in 1999 as a happy hardcore/electronica DJ with heavy industrial influences. Spencer is known among fans for a high sense of humor and a fixation with Venture Bros.
Spencer is also noted for having worked extensively with the local Boys and Girls Club in Decorah, Iowa and helped to create various After School programs in Winnesheik County.
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[edit] History
Spencer Knapp began as a humble rave DJ known as ‘’Mister Green Bean’’ who experimented with electroacoustic music and sampling from artists like John Cage and Brett Ziegler creating an interesting and rhythmic electronic edge. He began recording in 1999 as a middle school student and active participant in the DIY movement.
Spencer has released a series of independent CDs, and is currently seeking promotion with a major label.
After leaving his hometown of Joplin, Missouri, Spencer teamed up with vocalist, guitarist and satirist Kraig Schroth who have collaborated on recent recordings.
Combining elements from genres such as rock, ska, and reggae to happy hardcore beats and melodies, Spencer’s music can best be described through the lyrical and rhythmic explorations the music indulges.
[edit] Personnel
[edit] Current members
- Spencer Knapp – sampling, beats, vocals
- Kraig Schroth – bass, guitar, sitar, vocals, therimin
[edit] Past members
- Adam Erdman - bass
- Chrissy Groh - keytar
- Michael “Coz” Lindsey – industrial vocals
[edit] Discography
[edit] Independent Releases
Compilations, live records, miscellaneous releases
| Year | Title | Label |
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| 1999 | Songs for the Uninitiated | Self-Released |
| 2000 | Who Am I, This Time? | Self-Released |
| 2000 | Dead In The World | Self-Released |
| 2001 | Out With The In Crowd | (download only) |
| 2003 | Repent For Remixing | Self-Released |
| 2004 | Downward Spiral | Self-Released |
[edit] Miscellaneous information
- Spencer’s original stage name came from an incident as a freshman in high school where an industrial can of green beans was accidentally spilled on him by the cafeteria ladies who worked there.
- Spencer currently studies as a pre-med student at Luther College.
- Spencer hosts an electronica show on his local college radio station, KWLC entitled “Glowsticks and Ecstasy.”
- Spencer is able to lick his elbow by dislocating his shoulder, and does so frequently at raves he hosts in the Decorah, Iowa area.
- Spencer has said that he is most influnced by SONUS and EMS electroacoustic music.
