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John Ellis
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John Ellis: GUITARIST and COMPOSER




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Member Since3/16/2007
Band Websitewww.mapoflimbo.co.uk
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Influences
  • Peter Green.
  • Blind Willie Johnson.
  • Nic Jones.
  • Bukka White.
  • Albert King.
  • Frank Zappa.
  • Tinariwen.
  • Davy Graham.
  • Gordon Giltrap.
  • The Incredible String Band.
  • Jimi Hendrix.
  • Cream.
  • Todd Rundgren.
  • Peter Hammill.
  • Richard Thompson.
  • The Beatles.
  • Frank Zappa.
  • Robert Wyatt.
  • Terry Reid.
  • Blaine Reiniger.
  • 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.
  • Larry Fast.
  • 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.
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A live looping soundtrack to a short film by the realMoi.




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BIOGRAPHY

2009.
DREAM DETECTIVES formed with German collage artist/film maker Moi. Moser. Live film soundtrack improvisations.

Creates CHANOYU RECORDS and releases WABI SABI 21© as handmade CDR and downloads on Amazon and iTunes
Working on new Songstory with JUDGE SMITH.
Writing and performing more one-man show material. Working on documentary soundtrack for film maker Luke Pretzlik.

2008. Commenced live performances of LOOPROVISATION one-man show.

Masterclasses in Europe and improvisation project with Mr Averell and Hugh Banton.

Sessions for Judge Smith and MR AVERELL.
SOUNDBEAM work with special needs students.

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 "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.


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music and art ensemble

music and art ensemble



Nov 20 2009 9:31 PM


Alice Kim Jenkins Pianist/Composer

Alice Kim Jenkins   Pianist/Composer



Nov 20 2009 9:04 AM

Greetings from Seattle!
HAKEN

HAKEN



Nov 19 2009 10:15 PM

Hi. Thanks for your friendship. We appreciate it. Cheers.
Homicide Effect

Homicide Effect



Nov 15 2009 9:12 PM



thanks for the fr.
cheers from homicide effect...



Philippe Petit

Philippe Petit



Nov 14 2009 8:32 AM

been enjoying your music John
Suburban Cruelty Centre

Suburban Cruelty Centre



Nov 10 2009 3:23 PM

Oh, hell, it's THE John Ellis, I am honoured!
memberme

memberme



Nov 8 2009 9:07 AM

All hail, John Ellis!
Livin' the Blues

Livin' the Blues



Nov 3 2009 10:44 PM

Great stuff, like it! Peace.
PsychoParanoidFlowerPowerElectroShitSong Company

PsychoParanoidFlowerPowerElectroShitSong Company



Oct 31 2009 5:40 PM

Long live the great John Ellis. Happy Halloween.
bark bark

***** M.F. *****

***** M.F. *****



Oct 26 2009 3:03 PM

Thank you for this great Show in Hamburg !...see more picture in my "album"
 

 Best wishes
Matthias
Silent Art Orchestra

Silent Art Orchestra



Sep 27 2009 8:44 AM

dear John,

thanx for request and welcome.
fine guitarwork on your tracks - respect.
where can I get a record (I am a little bit old fashioned) ??
all the best
thomas





mark macdonald

mark macdonald



Sep 17 2009 3:19 PM

Hi John, 
I was thinking about what a great guitar player you are and having had the pleasure of meeting you twice. Do you have any plans to play in Canada or USA in the near future. I think 93 was the last time I saw the Stranglers in St. Catharines, the town where I grew up. I was quite disappointed when I arrived at a venue in Toronto in the late 90's for one of your shows and there was a cancelled sign posted at the entrance.
I hope all is well,
Mark
The Extremes

The Extremes



Aug 27 2009 2:57 PM

Thanx for spacefriendship!
You may think im a old boring punk rocker!
I just love the first Vibrators album and the guitars you and Knox play!!!
Cheers/John thebassplayer
Re-Interpreted performance records

Re-Interpreted performance records



Aug 23 2009 9:01 AM

Hi John. I have not said this yet- Thanks for your friendship and much respect from all of us! Jim
musiq plans

musiq plans



Aug 6 2009 8:12 PM

hi,John!
thank you for information.
WABI SABI 21!  very wonderful title!
I will download it from itune store.
thanks for your inspiration!
best wishes,stay in touch :)
Scarlet Utopia

Scarlet Utopia



Jul 12 2009 12:36 PM

Hi,
thanks for the add.
cool stuff up here.
glad to be your friends
all the Best
Joe from Scarlet Utopia
Mark Reynolds

Mark Reynolds



Jul 8 2009 5:46 PM

Hey John! You did an excellent job playing in the "Euroband". I was listening to the live tracks this past weekend. Marko
CV And His Hallucinations

CV And His Hallucinations



Jul 3 2009 4:05 PM

I second that wise emotion. Magnificent songs from the great John Ellis. Cheers from the Bizarro Congo where it's so hot that the dogs haven't the energy to bark.
PsychoParanoidFlowerPowerElectroShitSong Company

PsychoParanoidFlowerPowerElectroShitSong Company



Jul 2 2009 10:27 PM

I love your music. Remember seeing you in Seattle WA with The Stranglers at a strange Firehouse turned into a club. Wonderful show.

Bark bark

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Michael Dhillon

Michael Dhillon



Jul 2 2009 8:28 AM

Listening to Wabi Sabi 21c on heavy rotation. Simply beautiful and incredibly cinematic.
progettosonoro

progettosonoro



Jun 14 2009 11:42 AM

great Tune for Judys Two!
R.I.N.

R.I.N.



Jun 11 2009 11:36 PM

Love 'Whippersnapper' & I remember the Vibrators Q ~ Does that make me old? ATB to you :)
Martin Perry

Martin Perry



Jun 9 2009 8:02 AM

John your wise comment gave me a reason to drop in and have a listen to your stunning music again. Best wishes and hope to get to see you sometime.
The Big I Am

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Jun 8 2009 8:44 PM

Well we'll surely come to see you. We have a small venue in liverpool if you are ever passing:-) We are only a few months old really so no record yet..probably have to release our own as no blighter is likely to take the risk on letting us lose on the x factor generation. We recorded a couple more tracks last week hopefully the week after next we'll have a couple more. That's enough for an album. We have a cd if you fancy a copy no charge as we don't have the courage:-) Are you using the boss loop station thingy? They look great fun.
The Big I Am

The Big I Am
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Jun 8 2009 7:38 PM

wow i grew up listening to your first band and Colin's guilty secret is Peter Hammell. Tom Robinson recently described us as sounding like Peter Gabriel and Steve Reich having an acoustic jam. I find it well wierd that we have ended up in the same place in our journey given were we started from;-) Give us a quick listen I think you'll like it. I love your guitar playing up there with Richard Thompson anyday.
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