Born May 26, 1916 in Marysville, Kansas; died September 8, 1999 in Münster, Germany.
Moondog wrote most of his music in braille, having lost his sight in an accident involving a dynamite cap at the age of 17.
Revered pioneer on the avant-garde/minimalist scene, usually within the jazz realm. His revolutionary attitude towards composition and melody was lauded by such eminent contemporaries as Philip Glass and Steve Reich, while his style and attitude drew comparisons to Harry Partch. His influence can be seen in the music of Stereolab and Moonshake among many others.
For his own label see Moondog Records (2)
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Some of Moondog's most popular tracks include Bird's Lament, High on a Rocky Ledge, Do Your Thing, Caribea, Dog Trot. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
Born May 26, 1916 in Marysville, Kansas; died September 8, 1999 in Münster, Germany.Moondog wrote most of his music in braille, having lost his sight in an accident involving a dynamite cap at the age... Read the full biography on this page.
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