Will Cullen Hart

American musician and songwriter

Will Cullen Hart - American musician and songwriter
Born

June 14th, 1971
53 years ago

Died

November 29th, 2024
0 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A musician and songwriter associated with the genre of alternative rock, contributed significantly to the musical landscape as a member of the band Olivia Tremor Control. Hart played a pivotal role in the development of the Elephant 6 Collective, a movement that fostered a community of artists and musicians in the 1990s. The band gained recognition for its experimental sound and lo-fi aesthetics, particularly highlighted in the critically acclaimed album "Dusk at Cubist Castle," released in 1996. Hart's creative contributions to the collective and his distinctive musical style have left a lasting influence on indie music.

Member of Olivia Tremor Control

Contributed to "Dusk at Cubist Castle"

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