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    John Alexander McGeoch (25 August 1955 – 4 March 2004) was a Scottish musician and songwriter. He is best known as the guitarist of the rock bands Magazine (1977–1980) and Siouxsie and the Banshees (1980–1982). He has been described as one of the most influential guitarists of his generation.

  3. Feb 29, 2024 · Greenock's greatest guitarist: The story behind the overlooked musician who played with Siouxsie and the Banshees. John McGeoch is one of Britain's most influential guitar players - and his impact on music is often overlooked in the modern day. By Liam Smillie. Published 9th Nov 2023, 12:49 BST.

  4. Apr 27, 2022 · John McGeoch was a truly unique guitarist who quietly elevated most of the UK’s great post-punk exports of the late-’70s and early-’80s. Playing a key role in records from Magazine, Siouxsie and the Banshees and Public Image Ltd, McGeoch’s innovative, textural approach to the instrument helped redefine the guitar in an era that was left ...

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  5. Nov 7, 2023 · published 7 November 2023. The Light Pours Out of Me film examines the life and legacy of the influential guitarist behind Magazine, PiL and Siouxsie and the Banshees. (Image credit: Dave Formula) John McGeoch – the hugely influential and yet, somehow, massively underrated electric guitar talent behind a string of iconic ’80s alternative ...

  6. The Light Pours Out of Me by Rory Sullivan-Burke and published by Omnibus Press on April 28th is the first ever biography of the foremost post punk guitarist John McGeoch. John was the man behind the riffs, haunting chords and creative engine room of cult bands Magazine and (post The Scream and Join Hands) Siouxsie and the Banshees – as well ...

  7. Aug 25, 2023 · Today, as we reflect on the evolution of punk, it’s impossible to overlook John McGeochs profound impact. His ability to fuse punk’s rebellious spirit with intricate, melodic composition redefined the genre, opening the door to the post-punk wave.

  8. McGeoch was born on 25 August 1955 in Greenock , Renfrewshire , Scotland, where he spent his childhood years. His parents are Annie McGeoch and John McGeoch (snr). He has a younger brother William McGeoch and was affectionatly called Ian by all the family. After learning piano for many years, John began to play the guitar at 12 years of age ...

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