Jon Auer

Jonathan Paul "Jon" Auer (born September 29, 1969) is an American musician who co-founded the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow have also been a part of the rejuvenated Big Star.[1]

For scientist, see John Auer. For the Medal of Honor recipient, see John F. Auer. For the child actor, film director and producer, see John H. Auer.
Jon Auer
Auer in Chicago, IL in January 2009
Background information
Born (1969-09-29) September 29, 1969
GenresPower pop, alternative rock, grunge
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar, drums
LabelsPattern25
Associated actsThe Posies, Big Star
Websitemyspace.com/jonauermusic

Auer was a founding member of Sky Cries Mary. Auer was also a member of The Squirrels, Lucky Me, Jean Jacket Shotgun and Chariot.

As a solo artist, Auer has released an EP, 61/2, and a full-length record on the label Pattern25 called Songs from the Year of Our Demise.

Auer is also a record producer. He has worked with bands such as You Am I, Monostereo, Cheap Star, Love Battery, Redd Kross, Truly, The Melismatics, and Tad.

In 2003, Auer and Ken Stringfellow released Private Sides, a six-song split EP (Arena Rock Recording Co./Rykodisc). Auer played guitar on the 2004 William Shatner record Has Been which was produced and arranged by Ben Folds.

Personal life

Auer grew up in Bellingham, Washington. His father was a university professor who also played music, and he and Jon built a recording studio at home, which Jon used as a teenager.[2] Auer is three times divorced. With his previous wife, he has released an album under the name Dynamo Royale.

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gollark: Incorrect how? As I see it, those who decide to die and/or not have children will generally reproduce (genetically or memetically) than those who don't.
gollark: That unless you coercively obliterate all humans at once, it won't actually work.
gollark: The most obvious objection is that there's selection pressure against voluntarily extincting yourself.
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References
  1. "Shelved Big Star Tribute Due In May", Billboard.com. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
  2. Lundstrom, Jim (May 1, 2010). "Vinyl Liner Notes: The Posies Archived 2010-05-05 at the Wayback Machine", Scene. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
Auer playing with The Posies in September 2005.
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