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John McGeoch was credited as a guitarist, songwriter and saxophonist. John McGeoch was born on August 25, 1955 in Greenock, United Kingdom. Death is recorded on March 4, 2004, at the age of 48.
My Take
John McGeoch is, for me, one of the great unsung architects of the guitar. His work with Magazine and Siouxsie and the Banshees reshaped what post-punk could sound like, all those cold, gleaming layers that countless players still chase. That he also played saxophone and acted only deepens my sense of him as a restless artist. Calling him one of the most influential guitarists of his generation feels like understatement, not hype. His death in 2004 at just 48 still reads as a genuine loss. I think of him as a quiet master whose fingerprints are everywhere.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John McGeoch
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・マッギオーク
- Reading
- じょん・まっぎおーく
- Born
- August 25, 1955 – March 4, 2004
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- Greenock, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- guitarist / songwriter / saxophonist / actor / stage actor
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John McGeoch born?
Born August 25, 1955.
When did John McGeoch die?
Died March 4, 2004, aged 48.
Where was John McGeoch from?
John McGeoch was from Greenock, United Kingdom.
What did John McGeoch do?
John McGeoch worked as guitarist, songwriter, saxophonist, actor, stage actor.
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