Jon Auer
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| Jon Auer | |
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 Auer performing with The Posies in 2005.
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| Background information | |
| Genre(s) | Power pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Label(s) | Pattern25 |
| Associated acts | The Posies, Big Star |
| Website | www.jonauer.com |
Jon Auer is co-founder of the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow have also been a part of the rejuvenated Big Star.
Auer was a founding member of Sky Cries Mary. Auer was also a member of The Squirrels, Lucky Me, Jean Jacket Shotgun and Chariot.
As a solo artist, Auer has released an EP, 61/2, and a full-length record on the label Pattern25 called Songs from the Year of Our Demise.
Auer is also a producer. He has worked with bands such as You Am I, Monostereo, Cheap Star, Love Battery, Redd Kross, Truly, Tad, etc.
In 2003, Auer and Ken Stringfellow released Private Sides, a six-song split EP (Arena Rock Recording Co./Rykodisc). Auer recently played guitar on the William Shatner record Has Been which was produced and arranged by Ben Folds. Auer is married to writer/lyricist/musician Michelle Price formerly of the Seattle band Dear John Letters. He has an adopted daughter from that marriage.
