Origin Boise, Idaho, U.S. Name Doug Martsch Occupation(s) Musician Role Singer | Years active 1988–present Genres Indie rock Labels Up | |
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Instruments Electric guitar, vocals Associated acts Built to Spill, Treepeople, Halo Benders Music groups Built to Spill, Treepeople (1988 – 1993), The Halo Benders Albums Now You Know, Untethered Moon, Keep It Like a Secret, Perfect from Now On, You in Reverse | ||
Doug martsch now you know 2002 full album
Doug Martsch (born September 16, 1969) is an American singer and musician. He is best known for his distinctive vocals and guitar playing style in the band Built to Spill.
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- Doug martsch now you know 2002 full album
- Doug martsch cracked and crazed
- Career
- Personal life
- References
Doug martsch cracked and crazed
Career
Martsch's first band was Farm Days, with Andy Capps and Brett Nelson in the early 1980s. His second band was Treepeople, with whom he released three albums and two EPs. He has been the lead singer and guitarist of Built to Spill since 1992. With Built to Spill, he developed a reputation as a preeminent indie rock guitarist; his guitar playing style blends rock, pop, blues, and folk. His influences include J Mascis, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Caustic Resin, Mississippi Fred McDowell, David Bowie, and Neil Young.
In 2002, Martsch released his first solo album, Now You Know, to critical acclaim. In 2011, he contributed to a tribute album to The Smiths entitled "Please, please, please... " with a cover of "Reel Around The Fountain."
Personal life
Martsch is a vegetarian. He is married to Built to Spill co-lyricist Karena Youtz, the sister of former Built to Spill member Ralf Youtz.
