Jandek: Biography, Facts and Career
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Jandek is the musical project of Sterling Smith (born October 26, 1945), a Houston, Texas-based American lo-fi folk singer. Since 1978, Jandek has independently released over 120 albums while granting an interview extremely rarely and providing no biographical information, releasing on a self-made label, "Corwood Industries". Jandek often plays an idiosyncratic and frequently atonal form of folk and blues music, frequently using an open and unconventional chord structure. AllMusic has described Jandek as "the most enigmatic figure in American music."
Quick facts about Jandek
- Full name: Jandek
- Born: 1944-10-26
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q956336
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Who is Jandek?
Jandek is the musical project of Sterling Smith (born October 26, 1945), a Houston, Texas-based American lo-fi folk singer.
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Jandek is United States.
When was Jandek born?
Jandek was born on 1944-10-26.
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