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Al Doughty

Alt-Country
Rock and Roll
Punk rock

Occupation(s)MusicianInstrument(s)BassYears active1988–presentLabelsBloodshot

Musical artist

Al Doughty is an English musician and bassist. He is primarily known for being a member since 1988 of the alternative rock band Jesus Jones, in which he continues to be active, as of 2021.^[1]

Career

Originally the bassist for the London based rock band Jesus Jones,^[2] Doughty later became the bassist for Jon Langford's band Skull Orchard,^[3]^[4] the Waco Brothers,^[5] and Dean Schlabowske's band Dollar Store.^[6] Of his unorthodox bass style, Doughty said, "It's all nervous energy. I really have no idea where I'm going next with something. I don't know anything about theory. It's all new to me every time I play".^[7]

Personal life

Doughty attended Beechen Cliff School in Bath, Somerset, England between 1977 and 1982.^{[citation needed]} He is currently based in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, United States with his wife.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "Jesus Jones: Tour Dates". Jesus Jones. 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2021.
^ "Alan Doughty". Jesus Jones. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
^ Maloney, Sean L. (24 August 2010). "Jon Langford & Skull Orchard: Old Devils". American Songwriter. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
^ "Gig: Jon Langford & His Sadies". Mechanical Forest Sound. 8 February 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
^ "Waco Brothers". Bloodshot Records. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
^ "Dollar Store". Bloodshot Records. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
^ Ray, Linda (1997). "Beer & whiskey in the land of milk & honey". No Depression. Waco Brothers. Retrieved 4 February 2016.