Johnny Flynn
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Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit | |
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Origin | London, England |
Genre(s) | Folk rock Indie Rock Folk |
Years active | 200?–present |
Label(s) | Vertigo Records (UK) Lost Highway Records (USA) |
Website | johnnyflynnmusic.co.uk |
Members | |
Johnny Flynn Matt Edmonds Adam Beach Joe Zeitlin Lillie Flynn |
Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit are a country/blues/folk band from South London, signed to Vertigo Records. They are fronted by Johnny Flynn, a 25-year old actor, poet and songwriter who cites W.B. Yeats and Shakespeare among his influences. He attended Bedales School and is a member of the Old Vic theatre troupe, acting in several plays including Twelfth Night. Johnny used to be part of 'The Sussex Wit' but became a front man as they progressed. Band members of 'Johnny Flynn & The Sussex Wit' include Matt Edmonds, Adam Beach, Joe Zeitlin, Lillie Flynn and Johnny Flynn.
[edit] A Larum
Johnny Flynn's debut album, A Larum, was released on May 26, 2008 in the UK and USA.