Doug Martsch

Doug Martsch
Background information
Born 1969 (age 4647)
Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S.
Origin Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Genres Indie rock
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards, percussion
Years active 1988–present
Labels Up
Associated acts Built to Spill, Treepeople, Halo Benders
Notable instruments
Fender Strat Plus

Doug Martsch (born 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.

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.[1]

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.[2] He is married to Built to Spill co-lyricist Karena Youtz, the sister of former Built to Spill member Ralf Youtz.

References

  1. Allmusic profile of Built to Spill
  2. The 2008 World's Sexiest Vegetarians Are… // Out There // peta2

External links

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