Anton Newcombe

Anton Newcombe
Newcombe performing in 2012
Background information
Born
Anton Alfred Newcombe

(1967-08-29) August 29, 1967
OriginNewport Beach, California, U.S.
GenresPsychedelic rock, experimental, anti-folk, shoegaze, folk
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass guitar
  • double bass
  • sitar
  • tambura
  • keyboards
  • piano
  • accordion
  • drums
  • cello
  • koto
  • shamisen
  • mandolin
  • lute
  • hurdy-gurdy
  • bagpipes
  • harmonica
  • flute
Years active1990–present
LabelsBomp! Records, TVT Records, Tee Pee Records, A Records, 12 Tónar

Anton Alfred Newcombe (born August 29, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and founder of the music group The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

Newcombe was the subject of the 2004 documentary film Dig!, along with Portland, Oregon alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols.