John Brown's Body

Reggae / Dub / Electronica from Boston Massachusetts
Photos (0)
Videos (0)
Albums (0)
Articles (0)

About

John Brown's Body

since circa 1995
When John Brown’s Body released their fifth studio album in 2005, the band looked forward to the happy grind of touring to support the release. With Pressure Points hailed by critics as “their strongest, most consistent effort to date,” [Popmatters] JBB set out on tour and continued their efforts to conquer the world. Little did they know that they were about to go through a series of events that would significantly change the band. They endured the death of bassist Scott Palmer, the departure of several long time members (including singer and co-founder Kevin Kinsella), and throat surgery for lead singer Elliot Martin—enough challenges to end the career of many groups. Instead, JBB emerged with a brand new line-up and a fearlessness born out of this musical near-death experience.

In January 2006, just after Scott had been diagnosed with gall bladder cancer, the band embarked on a cross-country tour. This proved to be the true catalyst of the transition. The band recruited local Boston bassist Nate Edgar to replace Scott; he had b... show more
Unknown

Community Events

Current Lineup

Elliot Martin
vocals/tamborine
Nate Silas Richardson
Keys, Guitar, Vocals
200 - present
Nate Edgar
Bass
200 - present
Matthew Kofi Goodwin
Hammond B3, Clavinet, Synths
200 - present
Mike Keenan
Guitar
200 - present
Alex Toth
Trumpet
200 - present
Annakalmia Traver
Saxophone
200 - present
Scott Flynn
Trombone
200 - present

Past Members

Kevin Kinsella
vocals/rhythm guitar
? - 200
Dan Delacruz
tenor sax
? - 200
Chris Welter
Trumpet, B3, Vocals
? - 200
Alex Beram
Trombone/ Bingy Drum
? - 200
Scott Palmer
bass
? - 200

Band Articles

No Articles have been linked to this profile.

Search the Directory / Archive

List an Event in the Calendar

List a Physical Single Date or Recurring Event

For physical events that happen at a specific time. For example a concert, or dance performance. If there are multiple shows, you can still duplicate your event to cover them all.

List an Online Livestream Event

For online / livestream events. This will allow you to include a livestream url and have it featured in our livestream listings.

Submit a Profile to the Directory

List a Music Band / Act

Band / Choir / DJ / Orchestra etc.

List an Individual Musician

Guitarist, Singer, etc.

List a Music Resource

Venues, Event Promoters, Support Services etc.

News + Media

Add / Link a Video

Add a video, which will be linked to profiles, and appear in the video feed

Add / Link an Article

Add, or link to an article about content in the directory.

Log In to Your Account