For the American psychologist and educator, see John Alexander McGeoch.
John McGeoch
Background information
Birth name
John Alexander McGeoch
Born
(1955-08-25)25 August 1955 Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland
Died
4 March 2004(2004-03-04) (aged 48) Launceston, Cornwall, England
Genres
Post-punk
new wave
gothic rock
synth-pop
alternative rock
Occupation(s)
Guitarist
Instrument(s)
Guitar
piano
saxophone
Years active
1970–1995
Labels
Virgin
Polydor
Parlophone
Formerly of
Magazine
Visage
Siouxsie and the Banshees
The Armoury Show
Public Image Ltd
Pacific
Website
johnmcgeoch.com
Musical artist
John Alexander McGeoch (25 August 1955 – 4 March 2004) was a Scottish musician and songwriter. He is best known as the guitarist of the rock bands Magazine (1977–1980) and Siouxsie and the Banshees (1980–1982).
He has been described as one of the most influential guitarists of his generation.[1] In 1996 he was listed by Mojo in their "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" for his work on the Siouxsie and the Banshees song "Spellbound".[2] Signature characteristics of his playing style included inventive arpeggios, string harmonics, the uses of flanger and an occasional disregard for conventional scales.
He was also a member of the bands Visage (1979–1980), the Armoury Show (1983–1986) and Public Image Ltd (1986–1992).
McGeoch has been cited as an influence by guitarists including Johnny Marr, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, the Edge, John Frusciante, Geordie Walker, Robert Smith, Steve Albini, Duane Denison, and Dave Navarro.
^Perrone, Pierre (11 March 2004). "Obituary – John McGeoch: Influential post-punk guitarist". The Independent. Archived from the original on 22 September 2011. Retrieved 29 February 2016. Often cited as an influence by leading guitarists such as the Edge from U2, John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood, John McGeoch played in several post-punk bands of the late Seventies and early Eighties.
^"Mojo – 100 Greatest Guitarists Of All Time June 1996 Issue". Mojo. 1996. Retrieved 29 February 2016. 89. John McGeogh – Spellbound (Siouxsie & the Banshees, Juju) – 1981 – Yamaha SG1000
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Budgie who joined in 1979. and a rotating cast of guitarists including JohnMcGeoch. The band broke up in 1996 but reformed for a tour in 2002 with a line-up...
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