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| Birth name | Douglas G. Martsch |
| Born | (1969-09-16)September 16, 1969 (age 55) Twin Falls, Idaho, U.S. |
| Origin | Boise, Idaho, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals,guitar,bass,keyboards,percussion |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Labels | Up,Warner,Sub Pop |
Doug Martsch (born September 16, 1969) is an American singer and musician. He is best known for his distinctive vocals and guitar playing style in the bandBuilt to Spill.
Martsch's first band was Farm Days, with Andy Capps andBrett Nelson in the early 1980s. His second band wasTreepeople, with whom he released three albums and two EPs. He has been the lead singer and guitarist ofBuilt to Spill since 1992.[1] With Built to Spill, he developed a reputation as a preeminentindie rock guitarist; his guitar playing style blendsrock,pop,blues, andfolk. His influences includeJ Mascis,Jimi Hendrix,Led Zeppelin,Caustic Resin,Mississippi Fred McDowell,David Bowie, andNeil Young.[2]
In 1994, Martsch formedThe Halo Benders withCalvin Johnson ofBeat Happening and released three albums.
In 2002, Martsch released his first solo album,Now You Know, to critical acclaim. In 2011, he contributed to a tribute album toThe Smiths entitledPlease, please, please... with a cover of "Reel Around The Fountain".[3]
Martsch was previously married[4] to Built to Spill co-lyricist Karena Youtz, the sister of former Built to Spill memberRalf Youtz. They have a son.[5]
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