Ian Blackwood

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Ian Blackwood
Born (1982-08-12) August 12, 1982
Origin Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Genres Rock and Roll Punk Rock
Occupations actor, musician
Labels -
Associated acts This Is The Noise The Artist Life, Jersey, The Fullblast

Ian Blackwood (born August 12, 1982) is a Canadian musician and actor, was known for his front man duties in the Toronto based Rock Band The Artist Life and for playing Kyle Bateman on the CTV teen hit Instant Star. He now fronts the Rock and Roll band This Is The Noise. He is also the brother to Walk Off The Earth's vocalist, Sarah Blackwood.

- Started playing guitar at the age of 11 and was originally taught by his father Michael Blackwood.

- Grew up in the 905 music scene and played in many bands.

- Started his first band at age 14 called Otherwise Known As

- Graduated from Lord Elgin High School (which has since changed its name to Robert Bateman) in June 2000.

- Attended Capilano College in Vancouver B.C. but left after one semester of studying film productions/screen writing and acting.

- Is a member of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Arts. (ACTRA)

- Owns a recording Studio called LimeGreen Studio in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

- Technician for the Canadian Band Walk Off The Earth

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He also played drums in Jersey and guitar in The Fullblast.[3][4][5] He is the brother of Sarah Sin and Jen Hellcat of The Creepshow.[6] Blackwood recorded and mixed Sarah Blackwood's first solo album Way Back Home.[7]

Gear

Marshall JCM 800 2204 50 watt amplifier head

Traynor Speaker Cabinets

Fender Jazzmaster and Telecaster guitars

Gibson Hollow Body and Les Paul Junior guitars

Shure Microphones and Wireless Systems

Dean Markley Strings and accessories

Sponsors

Converse Shoes

Fender Guitars

Gibson Guitars

Traynor Amps

Dean Markley

Atypical Clothing Co

References

  1. ↑ The Gazette - The Artist Life: starving artists no longer
  2. ↑ Toronto Music Scene - Recipe of the week: The Artist Life
  3. ↑ Punktv - interview with Ian Blackwood
  4. ↑ Niagara This Week - New band has roots in punk
  5. ↑ The Fullblast Revisited: One Last Hurrah at the Opera House
  6. ↑ Stereo Dynamite - July 0, 2007
  7. ↑ Toronto Music Scene CD Review: Sarah Blackwood: Way Back Home

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