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John Moore

b. 1964

British musician

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Born 1964. John Moore is a British drummer and musician.

John Moore (born 23 December 1964) is a British musician, best known for his work as a guitarist and drummer in the Jesus and Mary Chain and as a member of Black Box Recorder.

Biography John Moore joined the Jesus and Mary Chain in 1986, succeeding Bobby Gillespie on drum duties, later moving to guitar. releasing two albums. He later formed a new band called Revolution 9 Moore also occasionally plays saw at Haines' concerts.

Moore has also contributed articles to British newspaper The Guardian, and also releases his own music through his Myspace page.

In the 1990s, Moore was at the forefront of the revival of interest in absinthe.

Personal life Moore was born in Wokingham, Berkshire and went to school at Wescott Road and later to The Forest School. From 2001 until 2006, Moore was married to Black Box Recorder vocalist Sarah Nixey, with whom he has one child.

Discography With the Jesus & Mary Chain "April Skies" (1987), Blanco y Negro "Happy When It Rains" (1987), Blanco y Negro

Solo/John Moore & the Expressway/The John Moore Rock & Roll Trio Expressway Rising LP/CD (1989), Polydor "Friends" 7-inch single (1989), Polydor "Out of My Mind" 12-inch single (1989), Polydor "Something About You Girl" single (1989), Polydor - UK #77 Distortion LP/CD (1990), Polydor "Meltdown" 12-inch/CD (1990), Polydor Half Awake (2005), The Germ Organization Floral Tributes (2008), The Germ Organization Roll Your Activator (2009) John Moore Rock & Roll Trio (Covers Album), self-published Low-fi Lullabies (2013), The Germ Organization Knickerbocker Glory (2018), self-published It's Hell Out There (2019), self-published

With Revolution 9 "You Don't Know What Love Is" (1994), Acuarela Discos You Might as well Live (1994), Habana Productions "Living With You" (1995), Clawfist

With Black Box Recorder

With The Black Arts "Christmas Number One" (2007), Fantastic Plastic

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Edward Deverell

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Moore?

British musician

When was John Moore born?

John Moore was born on 23 December 1964 in England.

What is John Moore's occupation?

John Moore is a drummer and musician.

What nationality is John Moore?

John Moore is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Moore

· Wikidata: Q6249285

· DBpedia: John Moore (British musician)

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