Ian Taylor (musician)
Ian Flannon Taylor is an American musician from Palm Desert, California. Taylor plays guitar in The Adolescents and was the long-time guitarist for Mondo Generator.[1] Taylor was the front-man for 1990s San Diego skate punk band Furious IV[2] and UNSOUND, (an early 1990s influential punk rock band from Palm Springs/Palm Desert, CA) and key member of what became known as the "Low Desert Sound".[3]
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Background information | |
Birth name | Ian Flannon Taylor |
Also known as | Ian Taylor |
Born | November 21 Palm Desert, California |
Origin | Lake Arrowhead, California, United States |
Genres | Punk rock, skate punk, rock and roll, hard rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Guitar |
Associated acts | Mondo Generator Furious IV Unsound The Adolescents |
In 2011, Taylor released a solo record titled The Sounds Between Us.[4] Taylor owns a carpentry company called "Taylor Design And Build", which specializes in custom furniture, ADA modifications for local businesses, as well as scenery for theaters and television shows.[5] In 2014, Taylor was tapped by veteran punk rock band the Adolescents by founding member Tony Cadena,AKA Tony Montana,AKA Tony Reflex...to play guitar on tour. As of summer 2015, he is a full-time member of the band.
References
- "Oliveri Revs Up With Mondo Generator". Billboard. August 2006. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- Decker, Edwin (19 November 1997). "Teaching the World Roman Numerals: An Evening With Furious IV". SLAMM. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- Weekly, CV (5 April 2012). "Desert Legends Come Together For One Of Their Own". Coachella Valley Weekly. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- BandCamp
- Garin, Nina (15 April 2007). "A guitarist finds the music in the wood". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 31 March 2013.