Glenn Donaldson
Birth nameGlenn David Donaldson
Born (1972-01-28) January 28, 1972
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresIndie rock · indie pop · lo-fi · indie folk
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • producer
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, keyboards, bass, percussion
Years active1990–present
LabelsTough Love, Slumberland
Websitetheredspinksandpurples.bandcamp.com

Glenn David Donaldson 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.

Early life

Donaldson was raised in Fullerton, California.[1]

Career

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

Donaldson lives in the Richmond District of San Francisco.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "the reds, pinks & purples (glenn donaldson) interview!". February 4, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Out There". www.vice.com. December 2004. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. ↑ The Wire. C. Parker. 2008.
  4. ↑ Bebergal, Peter (October 1, 2011). Too Much to Dream: A Psychedelic American Boyhood. Soft Skull Press. ISBN 978-1-59376-468-5.
  5. 1 2 "The Blithe Sons: Arm of the Starfish". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  6. ↑ "The Ivytree - Unburdened Light - LP". Rough Trade. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  7. ↑ Signal to Noise. Signal to Noise New Music Foundation. 2005.
  8. ↑ "Glenn Donaldson Moves to the Front in Reds, Pinks, and Purples". PopMatters. February 23, 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  9. ↑ 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.
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