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John Ellis

MAP OF LIMBO

About Me

ARE YOU A RECORD LABEL?
I am looking for a label to help me move forward with my MODERN GUITAR MUSIC project. I want to take the music that appears on myspace into live performance. Please contact me if you are interested.
NEW PAGE FOR COLLABORATIONS AND OTHER PROJECTS
I have created a new page for my collaborations with other artists.
myspace.com/projectlimbo
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BIOGRAPHY

2008. Sessions for Judge Smith and MR AVERELL .
Music workshop delivery on behalf of THE LUMA GROUP . Collaborations with MICHAEL WARD-BERGEMAN and SKITZBEATZ.
2007. More workshops for THE LUMA GROUP.
Album and CD for JUDGE SMITH .
Working on new solo project.
2006. Private Guitar tuition, workshop development and delivery ( GUITAR ACCESS ).
Composer in Residence for KC Mind.

Composed soundtrack for documentary "With Nature in Mind"

March 2004. Founded arts organisation, THE LUMA GROUP . Started work on ROOTWORKS project with American musician, Michael Ward-Bergeman.

2002. Started working with BARRIER BREAKERS , a charity that delivers "Creative Composition" course to young people in London.

April 2000. Left The Stranglers to work on Music & Arts
based internet site.

1990-2000: Became permanent member of The Stranglers.
Extensive touring and recording.
Released "Acrylic" compilation.
Art Gallery series released by Voiceprint Records.
Worked on Judge Smith's "Curly's Airships" song story.
Released "Spic & Span" limited edition, hand made CD.

1980-1990: Started recording and touring with Peter Hammill.
The Vibrators reformed to tour and record.
Released mini-album "Microgroove".
Started writing instrumental electronic music for
exhibitions of paintings.
Played 2nd guitar on The Stranglers "10" tour.

1980: Stood in for Hugh Cornwell at Rainbow gig.

1979: Left The Vibrators for solo career.
Released "Babies in Jars" and "Hit Man".
Formed music/dance group Rapid Eye Movement.
Played in J.J.Burnel's Euroband.
Joined Peter Gabriel Band for "China" tour.

1976: Vibrators release "We Vibrate" on RAK.
Release "Pogo Dancing" with Chris Spedding.

1974: Formed The Vibrators.

1973: Tree surgeon.
Started Graphic Design Degree course
at Middlesex Polytechnic.

1972: Warehouseman.

1971: Film Librarian for British Film Institute.

1970: Foundation Course at Chelsea College of Art.
Formed Bazooka Joe.
Primary & Secondary Education in North London.
Born: London 1952.


THERE IS NO REALITY. THERE IS ONLY PHOTOSHOP
THE FRAUDULENT GURUS
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/16/2007
Band Website: mapoflimbo.co.uk
Band Members:
Influences:

  • Peter Green.
  • Blind Willie Johnson.
  • Bukka White.
  • Albert King.
  • Frank Zappa.
  • Jimi Hendrix.
  • Cream.
  • Todd Rundgren.
  • Peter Hammill.
  • Richard Thompson.
  • The Beatles.
  • Robert Wyatt.
  • Stefan Grossman
  • Captain Beefheart.
  • John Fahey.
  • Wendy Carlos.
  • Canned Heat.
  • Harvey Mandel.
  • Steve Reich.
  • Terry Riley.
  • G.P.Hall.
  • Vaughan Williams.
  • The Chieftans.
  • Alan "Blind Owl" Wilson.
  • The Beach Boys.
  • John Mayall.
  • The Tornados.
  • Edward Elgar.
  • Iggy Pop.
  • Edgar Winter.
  • The Fraudulent Gurus.
  • Big Bill Broonzy.
  • Ali Farka Toure.
  • Michael Nyman.
  • Duster Bennett.
  • White Noise.
  • Tonto's Expanding Headband.
  • David Fanshawe.
  • Martha Velez.
  • Hedningarna.

  • Sounds Like: FOR FANS OF BRITISH STRANGENESS:
    Record Label: unsigned
    Type of Label: None

    My Blog

    SOME NEW MUSICAL DISCOVERIES

    I have had the very great pleasure of discovering some wonderful new music through Myspace. I though some of you might be interested in checking out some of the artists I'll be keeping an eye on.Cult ...
    Posted by John Ellis on Wed, 21 May 2008 01:46:00 PST

    Gig in November

    Mr Averell, Hugh Banton and John Ellis in concertAt November 8th, 2008 a unique one off event will take place in Amsterdam. At Het Orgelpark, a unique concerthall for organ-music Mr Averell, Hugh Bant...
    Posted by John Ellis on Sat, 12 Apr 2008 01:49:00 PST

    In answer to your questions

    Hello Cyberpals. I’ve been getting a huge amount of messages regarding the tracks I’ve recently added to my player. Some of you have asked about the musicians on the tracks. I play all ins...
    Posted by John Ellis on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 03:57:00 PST

    A few songs to be found here.

    If anyone is interested in some unreleased songs and a track from WABI SABI 21c, the first part of the proposed Japanese Trilogy, go here: my vox page.I’ll be using this site to post some of my ...
    Posted by John Ellis on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:56:00 PST

    The truth is here?

    Anyone out there who is looking for some answers to the puzzlement of contemporary life might wish to spend a few moments here. THE FRAUDULENT GURUS. I can't work out if these guys are for real or jus...
    Posted by John Ellis on Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:24:00 PST