Jon Gutwillig
| Jon Gutwillig | |
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The Disco Biscuits at Camp Bisco 2007. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | April 1, 1974 |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jam band, progressive rock, livetronica |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | SCI Fidelity/Diamond Riggs |
| Associated acts | M80 Dubstation, Conspirator, Brothers Past, STS9, Math Head, M.R.K.1, Kick Rocks |
| Website | discobiscuits.com |
Jon "The Barber" Gutwillig (born April 1, 1974) is the founder and guitarist for the trance fusion jam band The Disco Biscuits. Since his part in founding the biscuits in 1995, Gutwillig and bassist Marc Brownstein mostly share songwriting duties. Gutwillig penned the rock opera Hot Air Balloon in 1998. His name "the barber" according to legend comes from his college days at University of Pennsylvania where he would take party goers and put them in a barber chair and feed them drinks. His biggest guitar influence is Wes Montgomery. His biggest musical influence is Yellow Magic Orchestra and loves discussing the matter. He currently uses Becker guitars and a Gibson Guitar.
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