Jason Pierce

English singer-songwriter and guitarist

Jason Pierce - English singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born

November 19th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

England

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An English singer-songwriter and guitarist gained prominence as the frontman of the band Spiritualized. He began his musical career in the late 1980s, initially as a member of the group Spacemen 3. The style incorporated elements of rock, gospel, and psychedelia. The 1997 album 'Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space' showcased this fusion and received considerable acclaim. Spiritualized's live performances featured elaborate arrangements and a diverse array of instrumentation.

Fronted the band Spiritualized

Released the acclaimed album 'Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space'

Was a founding member of Spacemen 3

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