John Ferguson (musician)
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John Roger Ferguson is an American musician. He is currently a member of The Apples in Stereo
, and he was a founding member of Big Fresh. His father, Roger Ferguson, was an associate of underground DIY figure, R. Stevie Moore
, and John appeared on Moore's recordings and radio shows by age three. During his freshman year of college, Ferguson teamed up with Ben Fulton and Bryan Gore to form Big Fresh in 1998. The band – with various lineup changes – recorded three albums. In 2002, Ferguson met Robert Schneider
of The Apples in Stereo
, and they formed ulysses
. Their first release, 010, appeared in 2004 on the Eenie Meenie Records
label, and received positive reviews. In 2006, Schneider invited him to become a member of the Apples In Stereo, and Ferguson performed on the band's 2007 album, New Magnetic Wonder
. Ferguson is also a member of the synth-folk band Deek hoi, continues to collaborate with R. Stevie Moore
and perform with Big Fresh. He also hosts The Percy Trout Hour radio show on WRFL in Lexington.
On February 14, 2007, Ferguson appeared with The Apples in Stereo on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
wearing a homemade spacesuit, complete with cape, collar and a massive rainbow that covered his chest http://www.culturebully.com/archives/2781.
The Apples in Stereo
The Apples in Stereo, styled The Apples in stereo, is an American indie rock band associated with The Elephant Six Collective, a group of bands also including Neutral Milk Hotel and The Olivia Tremor Control. The band is largely a product of lead vocalist/guitarist Robert Schneider, who writes the...
, and he was a founding member of Big Fresh. His father, Roger Ferguson, was an associate of underground DIY figure, R. Stevie Moore
R. Stevie Moore
Robert Steven Moore is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. In addition to having numerous albums released on labels around the world, the prolific Moore has self-released over 400 cassette and CD-R albums since 1968, as well as dozens of home videos, mostly through the R. Stevie Moore...
, and John appeared on Moore's recordings and radio shows by age three. During his freshman year of college, Ferguson teamed up with Ben Fulton and Bryan Gore to form Big Fresh in 1998. The band – with various lineup changes – recorded three albums. In 2002, Ferguson met Robert Schneider
Robert Schneider
Robert Peter Schneider is one of the co-founders of The Elephant 6 Recording Company, along with Will Cullen Hart, Bill Doss, and Jeff Mangum...
of The Apples in Stereo
The Apples in Stereo
The Apples in Stereo, styled The Apples in stereo, is an American indie rock band associated with The Elephant Six Collective, a group of bands also including Neutral Milk Hotel and The Olivia Tremor Control. The band is largely a product of lead vocalist/guitarist Robert Schneider, who writes the...
, and they formed ulysses
Ulysses (band)
Ulysses is an indie rock band formed by Robert Schneider along with John Ferguson and Ben Fulton in the spring of 2003. Robert Beatty joined later that year. They released their first album, 010, on October 26, 2004 through Eenie Meenie Records...
. Their first release, 010, appeared in 2004 on the Eenie Meenie Records
Eenie Meenie Records
Eenie Meenie Records is an independent record label that specializes in signing indie pop, indie rock and electronica artists, such as The Faraway Places, From Bubblegum to Sky, Seksu Roba and Troubled Hubble...
label, and received positive reviews. In 2006, Schneider invited him to become a member of the Apples In Stereo, and Ferguson performed on the band's 2007 album, New Magnetic Wonder
New Magnetic Wonder
New Magnetic Wonder is the sixth studio album from The Apples in Stereo. The album was produced by Robert Schneider with additional production and mixing by Bryce Goggin and was recorded in three separate states...
. Ferguson is also a member of the synth-folk band Deek hoi, continues to collaborate with R. Stevie Moore
R. Stevie Moore
Robert Steven Moore is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. In addition to having numerous albums released on labels around the world, the prolific Moore has self-released over 400 cassette and CD-R albums since 1968, as well as dozens of home videos, mostly through the R. Stevie Moore...
and perform with Big Fresh. He also hosts The Percy Trout Hour radio show on WRFL in Lexington.
On February 14, 2007, Ferguson appeared with The Apples in Stereo on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that aired 2,725 episodes on NBC between 1993 and 2009. The show featured varied comedic material, celebrity interviews, and musical and comedy performances. Late Night aired weeknights at 12:37 am...
wearing a homemade spacesuit, complete with cape, collar and a massive rainbow that covered his chest http://www.culturebully.com/archives/2781.
With Big Fresh
- We Come From Outer Space (Big Fresh Music, 1998)
- Who Are the Believers? (Aquapop, 1999)
- Yes, Nice, Please, Thanks (Aquapop, 2000)
- BFF (Big Fresh Forever) (Garden Gate Records, 2008)
With The Apples in Stereo
- New Magnetic WonderNew Magnetic WonderNew Magnetic Wonder is the sixth studio album from The Apples in Stereo. The album was produced by Robert Schneider with additional production and mixing by Bryce Goggin and was recorded in three separate states...
(Simian Records/Elephant 6/Yep Roc 6 February 2007) - Travellers in Space and TimeTravellers in Space and TimeTravellers in Space and Time is the seventh studio album by The Apples in Stereo. It is the first album by the band to feature new drummer John Dufilho, as well as the first album to cite Bill Doss and John Ferguson as permanent band members...
(Simian Records/Elephant 6/Yep Roc 20 April 2010)
Solo releases
- The Best is Yet to Be (Big Fresh Music, 1998)
- All Mistakes, No Apologies (Big Fresh Music, 1999)
- Weekends (Big Fresh Music, 1999)
- Droppin' Outta College (Aquapop, 2000)
- My R. Stevie EP
External links
- ulysses at Eenie MeenieEenie Meenie RecordsEenie Meenie Records is an independent record label that specializes in signing indie pop, indie rock and electronica artists, such as The Faraway Places, From Bubblegum to Sky, Seksu Roba and Troubled Hubble...
- The Apples in Stereo, official website
- R. Stevie Moore's Big Fresh fansite