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Johnny Jewel (born John David Padgett; May 31, 1974) is an American musician, record producer, composer, and visual artist. He is a multi-instrumentalist who is known for using all-analog equipment. Jewel has been recording and releasing material since the mid-1990s.
Television made their vinyl debut in 1975 with "Little Johnny Jewel" (Parts One and Two), a 7-inch single on the independent label Ork Records, owned by their manager, Terry Ork. Lloyd apparently disagreed with the selection of this song, preferring "O Mi Amore" for their debut, to the extent that he seriously considered leaving the band.
- 1973–1978, 1991–1993, 2001–2023
Jun 12, 2023 · Mon 12 Jun 2023 05.57 EDT. “Art is not a hobby, it’s a necessity,” says Johnny Jewel. “I have an unquenchable thirst for sound and tone.” Jewel has been thirsty for two decades. He has produced...
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Jul 18, 2013 · July 18, 2013, 9:34am. Johnny Jewel. Photo by Vinna Laudico. Despite being at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound (the most chill festival in the world), Johnny Jewel is business as usual. When we begin ...
Mar 24, 2015 · Longform. Into the Black: Johnny Jewel's Dark Disco Empire. As the mastermind behind the influential Italians Do It Better label as well as bands including Chromatics and Glass Candy,...
Producer, label founder, and member of many projects whose eerie, nostalgic synth pop helped shape the sound of the early 21st century. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1990s - 2020s. Born. May 31, 1974 in Houston, TX. Genre. Pop/Rock, Electronic. Styles. Alternative Dance, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, Indie Rock, Synthwave.
