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KnoxBritish musician
Date of Birth: 04.04.1945
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Knox
Early Life and Musical CareerBritish musician Knox, whose real name is Ian M. Carnochan, was born in London on April 4, 1945. He spent his formative years in Cricklewood, Northwest London, before moving to Watford, where his interest in guitar was sparked at the age of 13. Knox played in various school bands at Watford Grammar School for Boys, including 'The Renegades and Knox' and 'Knight Ryders'. However, his musical development was momentarily put on hold when he switched to an art school in Watford, where he became interested in painting.
In 1972, Knox returned to music and became a founding member of 'The Vibrators', one of the first punk bands in the UK. As the frontman, he also wrote the majority of the group's material, including hits such as 'Baby Baby', 'London Girls', and 'Automatic Lover'. All three songs reached the Top 40 of the British singles charts. 'The Vibrators' participated in the legendary '100 Club Punk Festival' alongside renowned guitarist Chris Spedding, who produced their single 'Pogo Dancing'.
Solo Career and Collaborations
After 'The Vibrators' disbanded, Knox pursued a solo career. He released the album 'Plutonium Express' on the 'Razor' label in 1983. Knox also played guitar for Robyn Hitchcock's debut solo album 'Black Snake Diamond Role'. He performed in two concerts with Alex Chilton, one of which was recorded and released as the live album 'Live in London'. In 1983, Knox played guitar and wrote several songs for the band 'Urban Dogs', which included Charlie Harper from the punk rock group 'U.K. Subs'. He also played guitar for 'U.K. Subs' on their album 'Japan Today' in 1988. In 1984, Knox formed the band 'Fallen Angels' with members of the Finnish rock group 'Hanoi Rocks'. The new band released a self-titled album on the 'Fall Out Records' label in 1984, but never performed live. Knox continued to work on the 'Fallen Angels' project and released two more albums, 'In Loving Memory' in 1986 and 'Wheel of Fortune' in 1988, both on the 'Jungle Records' label.
Later Career and Artistic Pursuits
'The Vibrators' experienced a resurgence of interest in punk in 1982. Despite various lineup changes, Knox continued to work with the band, going on tour several times a year. He authored the book 'The Vibrators - 21 Years of Punk Mania', which provides a detailed account of the band's life, including newspaper clippings, photographs, a list of all concerts, and musical equipment, among other things. This 120-page book focuses on authenticity rather than sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. In addition to his music career, Knox is also a painter, drawing inspiration from both classical artists and contemporaries such as Salvador Dalí, Peter Blake, and Richard Hamilton. He has painted portraits of many punk icons, including Joe Strummer and Joey Ramone. Knox also creates landscapes and cityscapes through his artwork.
