Dino Bardot (born 8 May 1972) is a Scottish musician. He is the guitarist for indie rock band Franz Ferdinand and previously played guitar for the indie bands 1990s,[1] Stinky Munchkins, The Yummy Fur, V-Twin, and Wife Vs. Secretary.[2]
Dino Bardot | |
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 Bardot performing with Franz Ferdinand in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 8 May 1972 |
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass guitar |
| Years active | 1997–present |
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| Formerly of |
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Early life and education
editBardot was born on 8 May 1972 in Glasgow, Scotland. He attended Duncan Of Jordanston College Of Art and Design in Dundee, Scotland and graduated in 1994. He later attended The Glasgow School of Art. Completing a Masters in Sound for the Moving Image in 2016.
Career
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V-Twin
editV-Twin were a rock band formed in 1997, comprising Jason MacPhail (vocals) and Michael McGaughrin (drums), with a number of lineups including other musicians, before bass player, Bobby Kildea, and guitarist, Bardot became permanent members.[3] The band released a number of singles between 1998 and 2002, on the Domino Recording Company label, before their debut album, The Blues is a Minefield, was released 28 October 2002.[3][4]
Stinky Munchkins
editIn January 2007 Bardot (guitar, vocals), Daryl Doll (vocals, percussion), Charlie Milne (guitar), Matt Gallus (bass) and Bix Cosmo (drums) formed Stinky Munchkins.[5] The band released a single, "Release the Lions" on 6 August 2007 on the Art Goes Pop label. "Release the Lions” and the B-side, "Bad Timing" were co-written by Bardot, Doll and Milne. Milne performed under the name Charlie Hong-Deen.[6][7]
1990s
editIn late 2007 he joined the 1990s, replacing founding member and guitarist, Jamie McMorrow, played the bass on the Australian and North American legs of the band's world tour. In early 2008 he was confirmed as a permanent member of the band, joining Jackie McKeown (guitar, vocals) and Michael McGaughrin (drums).[8] Bardot performed on 1990s' second album, Kicks, which was released in March 2009 on Rough Trade Records. He wrote two of the songs on the album, "Local Science" and "Sparks", and co-wrote "I Don't Even Know What That Is", "Balthazar" and "59", the later being released as a single.[9] Over the winter of 2010/2011, the band recorded a third album, Nude Restaurant, which was released on 24 June 2022.
Wife vs Secretary
editIn 2012 Bardot joined Charlie Milne (vocals, piano), Ally Batten (bass) and Mark O’ Donnell (drums) forming Wife vs Secretary. Though it was named after the Clark Gable film of the same name, the band vowed not to watch it.[10]
The Yummy Fur
editIn 2017 Bardot on bass joined a re-formed The Yummy Fur, with original member John McKeown (vocals, guitar) and Paul Thomson (drums).[11]
Franz Ferdinand
editBardot joined Franz Ferdinand in May 2017, replacing founding member Nick McCarthy.[12][13][14] Whilst Bardot joined the band prior to the release of the band's fifth studio album, Always Ascending, in February 2018, it was after the recording sessions of the album had been completed.[15]
Personal life
editBardot has three children - Axl aged ten, Alan aged nine and Grendel aged seven. He home educates his children.
References
edit- ^ "Welcome on board DINO BARDOT of Franz Ferdinand! - Laney". www.laney.co.uk. Archived from the original on 15 August 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ "Wife vs Secretary, Marc Riley - BBC Radio 6 Music". BBC. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ a b "V-Twin Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "V Twin Speaks". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ Fulton, Rick (9 August 2007). "SINGLES". dailyrecord. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "Singles and Downloads". The List. 31 July 2007. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "Stinky Munchkins - Release The Lions/Bad Timing - RoomThirteen - Online Rock Metal Alternative Music Magazine - Reviews Interviews News Tours". roomthirteen.com. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ Dingwall, John (10 April 2008). "1990s: Watch their exclusive interview and session here". dailyrecord. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "1990s - Kicking up a Storm with Jackie McKeown (2009) - Webcuts Music". www.webcutsmusic.com. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "Wife vs Secretary, Marc Riley - BBC Radio 6 Music". BBC. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "The Yummy Fur @ Oran Mor, 21 Jan". www.theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved 18 August 2018.
- ^ "Franz Ferdinand Introduce Two New Members | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ "Franz Ferdinand reveal new-look band line-up - NME". NME. 20 May 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
- ^ Johnson, Kevin C. "Q&A: Franz Ferdinand feeling fresh with new members". stltoday.com. Retrieved 15 August 2018.
- ^ Rawlins, Kirsten. "Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos on Donald Trump, the NHS, Always Ascending and coming to Birmingham". www.shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 18 August 2018.