Justin Meldal-Johnsen Musical artist

Justin Meldal-Johnsen (born March 26, 1970 in Eugene, Oregon) is an American producer, songwriter, bassist, multi-instrumentalist and musical director, best known for his work as a musician with Grammy Award-winning artists Beck and Nine Inch Nails, as well as Air and M83. He served as the touring bassist for Nine Inch Nails in 2008 and 2009. He has been Beck's longtime bassist and musical director, on and off since 1996 to present day. He has recorded with many other artists including Garbage, The Mars Volta, Dixie Chicks, Tori Amos, Dido, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Goldfrapp, Pete Yorn, Turin Brakes, Marianne Faithfull, Ladytron, and more. As a producer, Meldal-Johnsen has worked with M83, Paramore, Tegan and Sara, The Naked and Famous, School of Seven Bells, Neon Trees, Crystal Fighters, Young the Giant, Ken Andrews, Division Day, and more.

Personal facts

Justin Meldal-Johnsen
Birth dateMarch 26, 1970
Birth place
Eugene Oregon

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associated musical artist
Beck
Tori Amos
The Mars Volta
Dixie Chicks
Macy Gray
Nine Inch Nails
Garbage (band)
Ima Robot
M83 (band)
Medicine (band)
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Alternative rock
Industrial rock
instrument
Bass guitar
Cello
Double bass
Guitar
Mandolin
Percussion instrument
Piano
Glockenspiel
Mellotron
Singing
Synthesizer

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  2. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/9/69197383_889ee6f442_o.jpg
  3. http://www.bassplayer.com/article/justin-meldal-johnsen/feb-04/598
  4. http://www.jameshannah.com/2000/01/15/interview-with-justin-meldal-johnsen-becks-bassist
  5. http://www.justinmj.com