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 edit
Donaldson was raised in Fullerton, California.[1]
Career edit
Donaldson 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 edit
Donaldson lives in the Richmond District of San Francisco.[9]
References edit
- ^ "The reds, pinks & purples (glenn donaldson) interview!". Chickfactor.com. February 4, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ "Out There". Vice.com. December 2004. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ The Wire. C. Parker. 2008.
- ^ Bebergal, Peter (October 1, 2011). Too Much to Dream: A Psychedelic American Boyhood. Soft Skull Press. ISBN 978-1-59376-468-5.
- ^ a b "The Blithe Sons: Arm of the Starfish". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ "The Ivytree - Unburdened Light - LP". Roughtrade.com. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
- ^ Signal to Noise. Signal to Noise New Music Foundation. 2005.
- ^ "Glenn Donaldson Moves to the Front in Reds, Pinks, and Purples". Popmatters.com. February 23, 2022. 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. Retrieved March 24, 2023.