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My Take
McEntire is one of those musicians whose fingerprints are all over records you love without you realizing it. As Tortoise's drummer he helped define what post-rock could sound like in the 90s, blending krautrock, dub and jazz into something that still feels forward-looking. But it's his production work that really fascinates me, his Soma sessions gave bands like Stereolab and Broken Social Scene a warm, meticulous clarity. He plays like an engineer and engineers like a drummer, always thinking about texture and space. A quietly essential figure in American indie music.
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Overview
John McEntire (born April 9, 1970) is an American musician, drummer and record producer from Portland, Oregon. He is best known as a member of the influential Chicago post-rock bands Tortoise and The Sea and Cake. A studio educated graduate of Oberlin College, he is also a sought-after producer and engineer, working at his Soma Electronic Music Studios with artists such as Stereolab, Broken Social Scene and Yo La Tengo.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John McEntire
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・マッケンタイア
- Reading
- じょん・まっけんたいあ
- Born
- April 9, 1970 (age 56)
- Origin
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Occupation
- Musician / Drummer / Music producer / Composer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dog
2. Background
- University
- Oberlin College
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was John McEntire born?
Born April 9, 1970 (age 56).
Where is John McEntire from?
John McEntire is from Portland, Oregon, United States.
What does John McEntire do?
John McEntire works as Musician, Drummer, Music producer, Composer.
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