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Sparklehorse

Dreamt for Light Years in the Belly of a Mountain

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Member Since: 12/9/2005
Band Website: sparklehorse.com
Band Members: Mark Linkous & Friends
Influences: Mark is influenced by various artists. His first moment of clarity, musically, was when a friend played him 'House of the Rising Sun' by The Animals. Mark was hooked because it was louder than a dirt bike. When he was young he was mostly into bluegrass and country, and artists such as George Jones, Johnny Cash, The Stanley Brothers. Later on he got into punk rock, notably the Sex Pistols, Led Zeppelin, and The Damned. However when forming Sparklehorse it was Mark's intention to make a kind of pop equivalent to Tom Wait's 'Swordfishtrombone.'
Sounds Like: Sparklehorse
Record Label: Capitol Records
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

An evening with Daniel Johnston and Friends

An evening with Daniel Johnston and Friends supported and backed by Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse, Scott Niblett, James McNew of Yo La Tengo, Norman Blake of Teenage Fan Club, and Jad Fair of Half Japa...
Posted by Sparklehorse on Sat, 24 May 2008 06:10:00 PST

Sparklehorse at Lollapalooza on iTunes

Sparklehorse's 2007 Lollapalooza recordings are now available on iTunes. Get your recordings HERE now! ...
Posted by Sparklehorse on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:48:00 PST

Prague - Rock Cafe Cancelled on May 29th

Due to a scheduling conflict by the venue, the Sparklehorse show has been cancelled in Prague on May 29th
Posted by Sparklehorse on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 08:25:00 PST

Summer European Tour - Ticket Links

Sparklehorse will once again be heading over the Atlantic to spend some time in Europe.  They will be adding a new film element to the show. May 16 2007  4AD w/ The Dead Texan (Diksmunde, BE...
Posted by Sparklehorse on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:47:00 PST

Danny & Dusty

Sparklehorse drummer, Johnny Hott, will be touring Europe with Danny & Dusty in April supporting their new album, "Cast Iron Soul". APRIL 10 BRUSSELS ANCIENNE BELGIQUEAPRIL 11 ROME STAZIONE BIRRAA...
Posted by Sparklehorse on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:39:00 PST

SPIN - It Happened Last Night

02.28.07 - It Happened Last Night Sparklehorse Rides into SpinHouse February 28, 2007 NEW YORK: Mark "Sparklehorse" Linkous stopped at the Spin offices for an intimate performance. Mark Li...
Posted by Sparklehorse on Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:24:00 PST

Sparklehorse on WNYC

Sparklehorse performe live in the WNYC performance studio (27 Feb. 2007).  Listen...
Posted by Sparklehorse on Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:01:00 PST

Sparklehorse Live on MPR

Sparklehorse performs in studio by Mary Lucia, Minnesota Public Radio February 20, 2007 St. Paul, Minn.  The sound of Sparklehorse has been described as atmospheric, ballad-driven, and sometimes a...
Posted by Sparklehorse on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:43:00 PST

Ice Cream Man Goes to LA Show

Check out what happens when the Ice Cream Man goes to see Sparklehorse. ...
Posted by Sparklehorse on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:24:00 PST

Vancouver - Jesse Sykes Cancellation

Due to mechanical issues with their transportation, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter will be unable to support tonight's Sparklehorse show.  They will be replaced by Sparrow....
Posted by Sparklehorse on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:21:00 PST