J Xaverre
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| Origin | England, UK |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
| Genres | Laptop folk |
| Labels | Odeam Moshi Moshi Music Bambini Memphis Industries |
| Members | Pete Gofton Lea Doherty Jon Brooks |
J Xaverre is a Laptop folk band from Sunderland in the North-East of England. To all practical intents and purposes a solo effort from Pete Gofton, he is occasionally joined by his partner Lea Doherty on vocals and King of Woolworths' Jon Brooks on keyboards & production.
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[edit] History
One of many aliases for Sunderland-based multi-instrumentalist and producer Pete Gofton. He has variously been Johnny X (as drummer in Kenickie), then Pete X (guitarist in Kenickie). This latest variation on a theme stems from Kenickie's entry in the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles, which referred to him as the eponymous J Xaverre. Originally thought to be pronounced to rhyme with 'fair' (one Metro article came with the punning headline 'All The Fun of Xaverre'), Pete has since confirmed that it is to be pronounced 'Xavier'.
Pete currently fronts the band 'Meet Eric Roberts' along with members of Maxïmo Park and Field Music
[edit] Trivia
Pete made an appearance in the 2006 film Confetti as a member of Sponge's band.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- It's All True (2002)
- These Acid Stars (2003)
[edit] Singles
- Wild Weekend/Nilsong (2000)
- Bingo Wings EP (2001)
- Skaterdater EP (2002)
- Saturday (2003)
- Great All Great (2003)
[edit] Compilations
[edit] Remixes
- Maxïmo Park - I Want You To Stay (Field Music/J Xaverre Remix) (2006)
