Dann Gunn has been recording and performing rock music since 1989, initially inspired by the first generation guitar-driven post punk bands.
"In the late 80s and early 90s, there were tons of bands that were heavy on both guitar and conventional melody. I could relate to the singing of a passionate song married to an equally passionate guitar."
"I wanted to write songs and sing like Michael Been from the Call, but I wanted the guitars of Bob Mould and Geordie from Killing Joke to be behind it all."
Dann also wanted it to all mean something - to be cathartic and to connect with others through the songs. Having felt that his inner life had profited from the thoughts and words of other artists, he felt the need to 'put something back'.
"Easy" is Dann's third indie album, and features introspective lyrics, passionate vocals and heavy guitars with industrial flavored beats.
In 1994, Dann had a regular label release on R.E.X. records with his band Velocipede. The 'Pede was a heavy rock two-man band, many years before the White Stripes and Black Keys, and quite a bit more furious. Misunderstood in their day, R.E.X. decided not to promote the release "...sane", and Velocipede was quickly forgotten.
After "...sane" Dann Gunn produced two indie albums; "...losing steam" (1997), and "Floating, Spinning, Upside-Down" (1999) - Look for samples and more more on these projects soon.
His desire is still to 'put something back'....to contribute to the positive, visceral impact that music makes on listeners. |