Tim Gane

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Tim Gane
Born (1964-07-12) 12 July 1964
Origin UK
Genres Post-rock, avant-garde
Instruments Guitar, synthesizers
Years active 1985–present
Associated acts McCarthy, Stereolab

Tim Gane (born 12 July 1964) is the leader of the rock band, Stereolab.[1][2]

Born in Barking, England, he started his musical career as a purveyor of harsh noise in the early 1980s under the alias Unkommuniti releasing self-financed cassettes on Black Dwarf Wreckordings along with fellow Unkommuniti members Kallous Boys and other noise projects.[2] Tim was a key member of McCarthy from 1985-1990.[2] Turn On, Gane's side project with occasional Stereolab contributor and member of The High Llamas, Sean O'Hagan, released their self-titled debut in 1997.

Personal life

Gane and Laetitia Sadier were romantically involved throughout most of Stereolab's duration but separated in 2004. They have one child.

References

  1. Strong, Martin C. (1999). The Great Alternative & Indie Discography. Canongate. ISBN 0-86241-913-1. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Gregory, Andy (ed.) (2002) International Who's Who in Popular Music, 2002, Europa Publications Limited, ISBN 1-85743-161-8, p. 183


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