Jason Pierce
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| Jason Pierce | |
| Born | 19 November 1965 Rugby, England |
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Jason Pierce (born 19 November 1965, Rugby, Warwickshire, England), also known as J. Spaceman or Spaceman, is an English musician. He was formerly the joint leader – with Peter Kember – of the alternative rock band Spacemen 3, and is now the leader and sole permanent member of the band, Spiritualized.
In between his work with Spiritualized, Pierce has been active with a network of free jazz players and improvisers, collaborating with a number of artists, including jazz legend Dr. John, Primal Scream, Daniel Johnston, Yoko Ono and The White Stripes, among others.
Pierce was seriously ill with pneumonia in 2005.[1]
In 2006, Pierce released his first solo album, Guitar Loops, a limited release on Coxon and Wales's Treader record label.
Between 6 and 8 February 2007, Pierce performed in a series of benefit concerts for the HOPING Foundation for Palestinian children.
He provided some of the soundtrack for some of Harmony Korine's 2007 film, Mister Lonely.
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