Glenn David Donaldson (born January 28, 1972) is an American musician most notable for his band The Reds, Pinks and Purples. The band's fourth release, Summer at Land's End, was Bandcamp's album of the day on January 28, 2022.
Glenn Donaldson | |
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| Birth name | Glenn David Donaldson |
| Born | January 28, 1972 |
| Origin | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock · indie pop · lo-fi · indie folk |
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| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals, keyboards, bass, percussion |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Tough Love, Slumberland |
| Website | theredspinksandpurples |
Early life
editDonaldson was raised in Fullerton, California.[1]
Career
editDonaldson is also associated with the musical collective Jewelled Antler.[2][3][4] He also collaborated with Loren Chasse,[5] Steven R. Smith, and others in such projects as Thuja, The Skygreen Leopards, The Blithe Sons,[5] and Flying Canyon as well as his solo projects.[6][7] Donaldson is a prolific collage artist and photographer.[8]
Personal life
editDonaldson lives in the Richmond District of San Francisco.[9]
References
edit- ^ "The reds, pinks & purples (glenn donaldson) interview!". Chickfactor.com. February 4, 2022. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "Out There". Vice.com. December 2004. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ The Wire. C. Parker. 2008. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ Bebergal, Peter (October 1, 2011). Too Much to Dream: A Psychedelic American Boyhood. Soft Skull Press. ISBN 978-1-59376-468-5.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "The Blithe Sons: Arm of the Starfish". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ "The Ivytree - Unburdened Light - LP". Roughtrade.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Signal to Noise. Signal to Noise New Music Foundation. 2005. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ "Glenn Donaldson Moves to the Front in Reds, Pinks, and Purples". Popmatters.com. February 23, 2022. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ Reisman, Will (January 20, 2022). "Longtime musician makes indie noise in one of S.F.'s quietest neighborhoods". San Francisco Examiner. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
External links
edit- Reds, Pinks and Purples Bandcamp Archived January 28, 2022, at the Wayback Machine
- 2004 interview Archived February 8, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- Perfect Sound Forever article Archived February 20, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- SF Weekly article
- 2008 interview
- Ptolemaic Terrascope Online 2005 interview Archived August 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine