John Linnell
John Linnell | |
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Linnell in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | John Sidney Linnell June 12, 1959 New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
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| Years active | 1976–present |
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Spouse |
Karen Brown (m. 1997) |
| Awards | List of awards |
John Sidney Linnell (/lɪˈnɛl/ lih-NEL; born June 12, 1959) is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist, and a co-founder of alternative rock band They Might Be Giants, with John Flansburgh, which was formed in 1982. In addition to singing and songwriting, he plays accordion, keyboards, baritone and bass saxophone, and clarinet for the band.
Linnell's lyrics and music art includes strange subject matters and word play, while his music is backed up with generally happy and upbeat melodies.