Doug Martsch
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Doug Martsch, a native of Boise, Idaho, is best known for his distinctive vocals and guitar style in the band Built to Spill. He has worked with Calvin Johnson of Beat Happening in The Halo Benders. His first band was Treepeople, with whom he released two albums and two EPs. In 2002, he released his first solo album, Now You Know to much critical acclaim.
Martsch's guitar style blends rock, pop, blues and folk. His influences include J Mascis, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Caustic Resin, Mississippi Fred McDowell, David Bowie, and Neil Young.
[edit] External links
- Extensive interview with Martsch on public radio program / podcast The Sound of Young America, June 17, 2006
- Martsch interview at CityPages.com, September 6, 2006
| Built to Spill |
| Doug Martsch | Scott Plouf | Brett Nelson | Jim Roth |
| Brett Netson | Ralf Youtz | Andy Capps |
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| Albums:
Ultimate Alternative Wavers | There's Nothing Wrong with Love | Perfect from Now On | Keep It Like a Secret | Ancient Melodies of the Future | You in Reverse |
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