Scott McCaughey

Scott McCaughey

Scott McCaughey, 2011
Background information
Genres Alternative rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Associated acts R.E.M., The Young Fresh Fellows, The Minus 5, Tired Pony, Tuatara, Filthy Friends

Scott Lewis McCaughey is an American singer and songwriter and the leader of the Seattle and Portland-based bands The Young Fresh Fellows and The Minus 5.[1]

Career

R.E.M.

From 1994 through 2011, he worked with R.E.M. both on stage and in the studio. While originally brought on as a second guitarist for the Monster tour, McCaughey remained with R.E.M. in various capacities until the band's dissolution. He contributed to the studio albums New Adventures in Hi-Fi, Up, Reveal, Around the Sun, Accelerate and Collapse into Now. Additionally, he has received credits for his work on the live albums R.E.M. Live and Live at The Olympia album as well as their 2003 greatest hits collection, In Time. When working with R.E.M., McCaughey played guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, and sang backing vocals.[2]

Moween

In June 2003, McCaughey recorded a song with Moween (Peter Schoemaker/Bram van den Berg) at the IDQ studio in Utrecht, titled "Move on."

The Baseball Project

In 2008, McCaughey formed the side band The Baseball Project with Buck, Steve Wynn and Linda Pitmon. Their first album, Volume 1: Frozen Ropes and Dying Quails, celebrates many aspects of baseball culture, and includes a song in tribute to Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Harvey Haddix.[3]

The Venus Three

He is also bassist for Robyn Hitchcock's most recent touring band, The Venus 3, along with Bill Rieflin (drums) and Peter Buck (guitar).[4]

Tuatara

McCaughey also plays in Tuatara, an instrumental group which features Peter Buck from R.E.M.

The No Ones

McCaughey is a member of The No Ones, a jangle pop supergroup. Other members include Peter Buck, Frode Strømstad, and Arne Kjelsrud Mathisen (from I Was A King). Their debut EP The Sun Station (Coastal Town Recordings) also features guest appearances by Steve Wynn and Patterson Hood.[5]

Discography

Solo releases

References

  1. ↑ Scott McCaughey Biography
  2. ↑ R.E.M.Hq: Albums
  3. ↑ Yep Roc Records > Artist Info
  4. ↑ Yep Roc Records > Artist Info
  5. ↑ Trewn, Pranav (April 25, 2017). "Stream The Debut Single From Jangle-Pop Supergroup The No Ones". Stereogum. Retrieved June 22, 2017.


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