John Congleton

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John Congleton born April 5, 1977 in Lubbock, Texas, is best known as a Grammy nominated producer/engineer/mixer who made a name for himself in the alternative rock underground via production of his own band, The Paper Chase, and for artists such as the The Polyphonic Spree, Modest Mouse, Kirk Franklin, Explosions in the Sky, R. Kelly, The Mountain Goats, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Minus Story, 90 Day Men, Autopilot Off, Marilyn Manson, Black Tie Dynasty, Bono (U2), We Ragazzi, Two Ton Boa, Logh, Chin Up Chin Up, Black Mountain, Zzzz, Antony and the Johnsons, Buddy Miles, MC Breed, William E Whitmore, This Will Destroy You, Micah p. Hinson, Celine Dion, The Appleseed Cast, Pompeii, Vessels and Death Is Not A Joyride. Congleton's production is usually notable by a signature dark sound and a rhythm section that is very large and enveloping. He continues to be managed by Adam Katz and Dana Childs of Tsunamni Entertainment in Los Angeles.

In addition to his production work Congleton still continues to front the indie rock band, The Paper Chase, and write music for various projects. Some of which most notable would be MTV's Jackass, the Discovery Channel, and several Halloween sound effects/music CDs..

Contents 1 Band member 2 Guitar 3 Keyboard 4 External links 5 Additional People Named John Congleton

[edit] Band member

• The Paper Chase - CTRL-Alt-Del-U
• The Paper Chase - God Bless Your Black Heart
• The Paper Chase - Hide the Kitchen Knives
• The Paper Chase - Now You Are One of Us
• The Paper Chase - What Big Teeth You Have
• The Paper Chase - Young Bodies Heal Quickly, You Know

[edit] Guitar

• Budapest One - This Town Just Gave You a Dreamer
• Thumbsucker Soundtrack

[edit] Keyboard

• The New Transit Direction - Wonderful Defense Mechanisms

John Congleton on Artist Direct, <http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/appears/0,,729474,00.html>. Retrieved on 19 June 2007 

[edit] External links

• Interview - popmatters (August 2006)
• SHZine interview with John Congleton (April 2002)
• Interview gearwire
• EQ Magazine interview

[edit] Additional People Named John Congleton

John Congleton born September 17, 1977 in New Albany IN is known for his work as a Photographer and Realtor. His work in the photography realm has included artistic album covers for The Muckrakers, Fine art photography, Southeast Easter Pageant.