Kevin Barnes Musical artist

Kevin L. Barnes (born May 30, 1974) is the singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for the indie rock group of Montreal, part of the Elephant 6 Collective. Barnes started the band on his own and, although providing several stories as to the origin of the name, is said to have named it after a failed romance with a woman from Montreal. The group has recorded twelve full-length albums, and numerous EPs and 7" singles. His brother, David Barnes, is an artist and has designed most of the band's artwork for albums after the release of The Gay Parade.In 2003, Barnes married Nina Aimee Grøttland, a former Ethnobabes member, as well as a graphic artist. They separated in December 2013. They have one daughter, Alabee, born in Oslo on December 29, 2004.

Personal facts

Kevin Barnes
Alias (AKA)Georgie Fruit DJ List Christee
Birth dateMay 30, 1974
Hometown
Rocky River Ohio
United States

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Musical artist

associated musical artist
Of Montreal
Major Organ and the Adding Machine
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Electronic music
Funk
Rhythm and blues
Psychedelic pop
Indie pop
Experimental music
Indie rock
instrument
Bass guitar
Drum kit
Guitar
Piano
Singing
Synthesizer
record label
Polyvinyl Record Co.
Bar/None Records
Kindercore Records

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