| 词条 | The Linemen |
| 释义 |
| name = The Linemen | background = group_or_band | origin = Washington D.C., United States | genre = Alternative Country | years_active = 1991–2001, 2013–present | label = SAM Records | website = https://thelinemen.bandcamp.com/ | current_members = Jonathan Gregg Kevin Royal Johnson Scott McKnight Bill Williams Antoine Sanfuentes | past_members = Eric Brace Tony Flagg Dave Giegerich }} The Linemen are an American Alternative Country band originating from Washington, D.C, and formed in 1991. The group is currently composed of Kevin Royal Johnson (lead vocals, acoustic guitar), Jonathan Gregg (lead vocals, guitar, pedal steel), Bill Williams (guitars, vocals), Antoine Sanfuentes (drums), and Scott McKnight (bass, vocals). The band released four albums before originally splitting up in 2001. In 2013, the band announced their return, and their fifth full-length album, Close the Place Down, was released on the SAM Records label in October 2016.[1] The band's name comes from the Jimmy Webb song “Wichita Lineman.” [2] HistoryEarly years (1991–2001)Kevin Johnson and the Linemen formed in 1991 with Eric Brace, Antoine Sanfuentes, and Bill Williams.[3] Between 1991 and 2001 the band released four records under Johnson's own SAM Records label, with new members Tony Flagg (bass) and Scott McKnight (guitar) replacing Brace and Williams in 1994, and adding James Key (mandolin) and Dave Giegerich (dobro, steel guitar).[4] The Linemen's first album, Memphis for Breakfast, was recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, and produced by Grammy-nominated John Alagia, later known for his work with Dave Matthews, Liz Phair and John Mayer.[5] The Linemen's second album, The Rest of Your Life, was again produced by John Alagia and the album art was designed by Jeff Nelson, co-founder of Dischord Records, and drummer for Minor Threat. The Linemen's third album, Parole Music,[6][7] was produced by singer-songwriter Charlie Chesterman, formerly of Scruffy the Cat.[8] The liner notes for The Linemen's fourth album Sunday Driver, were written by author George P. Pelecanos.[9] In 2001 Johnson took a break from music and started a rare book business in Baltimore.[10] Career trajectory (2013–present)In 2013, The Linemen reformed, adding Jonathan Gregg as a second lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and pedal steel guitarist, with band alumni Scott McKnight (bass), Bill Williams (guitar, slide guitar, mandolin), and Antoine Sanfuentes (drums).[11] In the fall of 2016 they released their first album with the new line up, Close the Place Down, recorded by Andrew Taub at Brooklyn Recording and mixed by John Alagia at Village Recorder in West Los Angeles.[12] Tracks on the album were written by Kevin Johnson and Jonathan Gregg individually or co-written by Johnson and Gregg, and two songs were co-written by Johnson with Williams and McKnight, respectively. Three songs from Gregg's previous band, The Lonesome Debonaires, were also reprised. Gregg credits his Gretsch 6120 with his sonic approach to this album and how the songs evolved, while his influences encompass roots styles such as bluegrass and country as well as rock legends such as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Elvis Costello.[13] Others have compared the album to The Jayhawks, Tom Petty,[14] Ryan Adams and Wilco.[15] The record release show for Close the Place Down was held at New York City venue The Bowery Electric on Sunday, November 13, 2016.[16] {{col-begin}} {{col-2}}
Discography
References1. ^{{Cite web|url=http://survivingthegoldenage.com/linemen-close-the-place-down/|title=Premiere: The Linemen "Close The Place Down"|last=Morgan|first=Adam|date=October 13, 2016|website=Surviving the Golden Age|publisher=|access-date=}} 2. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.glidemagazine.com/173603/song-premiere-linemen-deliver-alt-country-schooling-close-place/|title=SONG PREMIERE: The Linemen Deliver Alt Country Schooling on ‘Lineman’|last=|first=|date=October 11, 2016|website=Glide Magazine|publisher=Glide Publishing LLC|access-date=}} 3. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1066557.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120110437/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P2-1066557.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=November 20, 2018|title=Rockville Rocks; Linemen Lay It On|last=Zibart|first=Eve|date=May 24, 1991|work=The Washington Post|access-date=|via=Highbeam Research}} 4. ^{{Cite web|url=http://nodepression.com/live-review/kevin-gordon-kevin-johnson-sutler-nashville-tn|title=Kevin Gordon / Kevin Johnson - The Sutler (Nashville, TN)|last=Webber|first=Kim|date=August 31, 1996|website=No Depression|publisher=|access-date=}} 5. ^{{Cite web|url=http://ventsmagazine.com/2016/12/14/interview-90s-alt-country-staples-linemen/|title=INTERVIEW: ’90s alt-country staples The Linemen|last=Frometa|first=RJ|date=December 16, 2016|website=Vents Magazine|publisher=|access-date=}} 6. ^{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1997/11/07/kevin-johnson-the-linemen-parole-music-sam-records/8047a0a9-67d0-450e-9b92-3dd8d5f39165/|title=KEVIN JOHNSON & THE LINEMEN "PAROLE MUSIC" SAM RECORDS|last=Joyce|first=Mike|date=November 7, 1997|work=The Washington Post|access-date=|via=}} 7. ^{{Cite web|url=http://nodepression.com/album-review/kevin-johnson-linemen-parole-music|title=Kevin Johnson & The Linemen - Parole Music|last=|first=|date=December 31, 1997|website=No Depression|publisher=|access-date=}} 8. ^{{Cite web|url=http://nodepression.com/article/kevin-johnson-still-linemen|title=Kevin Johnson - Still on the Linemen|last=Lach|first=Michael|date=October 31, 1996|website=No Depression|publisher=|access-date=}} 9. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.largeheartedboy.com/blog/archive/2008/03/book_notes_laur_1.html|title=Book Notes|last=Gutowski|first=David|date=March 12, 2008|website=Largeheartedboy|publisher=|access-date=}} 10. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/liveonline/03/special/entertainment/brace/sp_entertainment_brace040403.htm|title=On The Road: Last Train Home With Eric Brace|last=K.|first=Steve|date=April 4, 2003|website=The Washington Post|publisher=|access-date=}} 11. ^{{Cite web|url=http://nodepression.com/interview/linemen-close-place-down-new-album-0|title=The Linemen Close the Place Down on New Album|last=Joan|first=Tara|date=December 7, 2016|website=No Depression|publisher=|access-date=}} 12. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.elmoremagazine.com/2016/10/premieres/the-new-linemen-make-heartache-red-hot-with-cold-water|title=The new Linemen make Heartache Red-Hot with "Cold Water"|last=|first=|date=October 10, 2016|website=Elmore Magazine|publisher=|access-date=}} 13. ^{{Cite web|url=http://ventsmagazine.com/2016/12/14/interview-90s-alt-country-staples-linemen/|title=INTERVIEW: ’90s alt-country staples The Linemen|last=Frometa|first=RJ|date=December 16, 2016|website=Vents Magazine|publisher=|access-date=}} 14. ^{{Cite web|url=http://ventsmagazine.com/2016/09/23/premiere-linemen-release-new-single-sunday-driver/|title=PREMIERE: The Linemen Release New Single "Sunday Driver|last=Frometa|first=RJ|date=September 23, 2016|website=Vents Magazine|publisher=|access-date=}} 15. ^{{Cite web|url=http://survivingthegoldenage.com/linemen-close-the-place-down/|title=Premiere: The Linemen "Close The Place Down"|last=Morgan|first=Adam|date=October 13, 2016|website=Surviving the Golden Age|publisher=|access-date=}} 16. ^{{Cite web|url=http://powerpop.blogspot.com/2016/11/i-am-whatever-for-county_11.html|title=I Am A Whatever For The County....|last=Simels|first=Steve|date=November 11, 2016|website=PowerPop|publisher=|access-date=}} External links
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