Jeff Mangum

American singer-songwriter known for 'In the Aeroplane Over the Sea'

Jeff Mangum - American singer-songwriter known for 'In the Aeroplane Over the Sea'
Born

October 24th, 1970
55 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Singer-songwriter and guitarist gained prominence as the frontman of the indie rock band Neutral Milk Hotel. The band's seminal album 'In the Aeroplane Over the Sea' released in 1998 achieved cult status and influenced a generation of musicians. Mangum's distinctive voice and poetic lyrics contributed to the album's acclaim. After the band's initial breakup, he retreated from the music scene, only to return for select performances and a period of creative revitalization.

Fronted Neutral Milk Hotel

Released 'In the Aeroplane Over the Sea'

Influenced indie rock music

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