Joel Pott

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Joel Pott

Background information
Born January 20, 1979 (1979-01-20) (age 29)
Origin Flag of the United Kingdom England, United Kingdom
Genre(s) Indie
Instrument(s) Vocals & Guitar
Years active 1999 - present
Label(s) Parlophone (UK)
Astralwerks (USA)
Associated acts Athlete

Joel Pott (born 20 January 1979 in England) is a British musician. He is currently the lead vocalist and guitarist of the indie band Athlete.

[edit] Biography

While a child, he was bought some drums by his parents. These ultimately "didn't work out" and he was then given a nylon string guitar at the age of six. In his teenage years, he listened to British bands such as Blur, Radiohead and Oasis. He has cited Blur guitarist Graham Coxon as an influence on his own playing of the instrument.[1]

Joel studied graphic design, photography and English for his A levels at the Brit School of Performing Arts and Technology.[2]

He considered attending the University of Edinburgh, but elected to move to Deptford, London, where he formed Athlete with childhood friends Carey Willets, Steve Roberts and Tim Wanstall in 1999. Prior to the band being signed by a major record label, he regularly snowboarded.[3]

Joel appeared on the BBC panel gameshow Never Mind the Buzzcocks on 15 November 2007.

[edit] Personal life

Joel married in 2003.[4] From the relationship he has two children including a daughter called Myla.[5] Although now healthy, she was born prematurely and is the subject of the Athlete song "Wires".[6] He identifies himself as being a Christian.[7]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Fender Frontline Online - A cuppa and a chat with Athlete
  2. ^ The Independent - Interview: Athlete lead singer Joel Pott
  3. ^ Fender Frontline Online - A cuppa and a chat with Athlete
  4. ^ The Independent - Athlete: On their marks
  5. ^ The Independent - Interview: Athlete lead singer Joel Pott
  6. ^ The Independent - Athlete: On top of their game
  7. ^ Cross Rhythms
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