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JOHN DOE
MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST

JOHN DOE

Founding Member & Original Architect of X • Los Angeles, CA • Since 1977

JOHN DOE (John Doe (Founding Bass Guitar & Co-Lead Vocals — 1977–Present)) is a documented founding member and original architect of X. Emerging from the Los Angeles, CA scene around 1977, JOHN DOE contributed to X's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“We're Desperate—Get Used to It! Dual-vocal beat poetry harmonies colliding with supercharged Gretsch Silver Jet rockabilly-punk overdrive.”
STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:
MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass
AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10
PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing
LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

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JOHN DOE ARCHIVE (01 / 01)Post-Punk & Noise • 1980
HOLLYWOOD MASQUE ROYALTY // 'LOS ANGELES' & 'JOHNNY HIT AND RUN PAULINE'
CLICK TO PLAY VIDEOWhisky a Go Go / Decline of Western Civilization Film
188 BPM02:38 PIT REEL
🎸 [X]★ PAT SMEAR• Los Angeles, CA

HOLLYWOOD MASQUE ROYALTY // 'LOS ANGELES' & 'JOHNNY HIT AND RUN PAULINE'

Exene Cervenka and John Doe lock into haunting L.A. punk harmonies while Billy Zoom stands wide-stanced grinning behind his sparkling Gretsch Silver Jet.

Track: Los AngelesTrack: Johnny Hit and Run PaulineTrack: We're DesperateGear: 1955 Gretsch 6129 Silver Jet
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HOLLYWOOD MASQUE ROYALTY // 'LOS ANGELES' & 'JOHNNY HIT AND RUN PAULINE'
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HOLLYWOOD MASQUE ROYALTY // 'LOS ANGELES' & 'JOHNNY HIT AND RUN PAULINE'

PAT SMEAR • Whisky a Go Go / Decline of Western Civilization Film (1980)

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HOLLYWOOD MASQUE ROYALTY // 'LOS ANGELES' & 'JOHNNY HIT AND RUN PAULINE'
[X] #011980 • 188 BPM

HOLLYWOOD MASQUE ROYALTY // 'LOS ANGELES' & 'JOHNNY HIT AND RUN PAULINE'

Whisky a Go Go / Decline of Western Civilization Film (Los Angeles, CA)

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