Greg Edwards (musician)
| Greg Edwards | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Greg Charles Edwards |
| Genres | Alternative rock, space rock, shoegazing, electronic, experimental rock, noise pop, dream pop |
| Instruments | Guitar, bass, piano, drums, vocals |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Slash, DMZ, Zoo |
| Associated acts | Autolux, Failure, Lusk, Replicants |
| Website | www.autolux.net |
Greg Charles Edwards is an American musician and songwriter, best known for his work in Los Angeles-based Autolux and 1990s alternative rock band Failure. Though currently the guitarist in Autolux, Edwards also plays bass, piano, and drums. As a professional musician, he has been active since the 1990 formation of Failure. He is the son of television personality Steve Edwards, and is married to Sharin Foo[1] of The Raveonettes. His sister is Julie Edwards, or "Heisenflei" of Silverlake band The Pity Party. Registered with BMI, Edwards has 60 songs to his credit.[2]
Music career
Failure
Edwards' first band of note was the Los Angeles based Failure. That band was active from 1990 until 1997, when bandmate Ken Andrews dissolved the band, citing personal differences.
Replicants
After the completion of Failure's last studio album Fantastic Planet, and before the band officially dissolved, Edwards, along with band mate Ken Andrews, former Tool bassist Paul D'Amour, and multi-instrumentalist Chris Pitman, formed the cover band Replicants. They released one self-titled record, Replicants in 1996.
Lusk
Following the release of Replicants and the dissolution of Failure, Paul D'Amour, Brad Laner, and Chris Pitman formed the band Lusk. Lusk released one album, Free Mars. Edwards played extensively on the first half of the album, contributing vocals, guitar, bass, drums, and synthesizers. Free Mars would go on to win the Grammy for Best Recording Package in 1997.
Autolux
Formed in 2000, with Carla Azar and Eugene Goreshter, Autolux is Edwards' current band. They have recorded one promotional EP, Demonstration, and released two full-length studio albums, Future Perfect, in 2004, and Transit Transit in August 2010.
Discography
With Failure
- Comfort (1992)
- Magnified (1994)
- Fantastic Planet (1996)
- Golden (2004)
- Essentials (2006)
With Replicants
- Replicants (1996)
With Lusk
- Free Mars (1997)
With Autolux
- Demonstration (EP) (2001)
- Future Perfect (2004)
- Transit Transit (2010)
External links
References
- ↑ , Tom Lanham, San Francisco Examiner, August 18, 2009
- ↑ , Broadcast Music Incorporated, August 18, 2009