Calvin Johnson

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Calvin Johnson is an American musician, producer, and influential figure in the indie and punk scenes, best known for his work with Beat Happening and his role in shaping the DIY music movement.

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Calvin Johnson canonical 11

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Predicate Object
instanceOf human
activeIn 1980s music scene
1990s music scene
2000s music scene
associatedAct Beat Happening
Beck
Built to Spill
Dub Narcotic Sound System
The Halo Benders
associatedWith Kill Rock Stars (with Sleater-Kinney)
surface form: Kill Rock Stars

Sub Pop
basedIn Olympia, Washington
citizenship United States of America
familyName Johnson
founderOf K Records NERFINISHED
genre alternative rock
indie pop
indie rock
lo-fi
punk rock
twee pop
givenName Calvin
influenced DIY music movement
indie rock scene in the Pacific Northwest
riot grrrl
surface form: riot grrrl movement
knownFor distinctive baritone voice
lo-fi production aesthetic
minimalist songwriting
language English
memberOf Beat Happening
Cool Rays
Dub Narcotic Sound System
The Go Team (Olympia band)
The Halo Benders
movement DIY ethic
indie music
punk rock
name Calvin Johnson
nationality American
notableFor helping define the Olympia, Washington music scene
promoting cassette culture and home recording
notableWork Beat Happening
occupation DJ
label founder
musician
record producer
singer
songwriter
recordLabel K Records NERFINISHED

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K Records founder Calvin Johnson
Beat Happening hasMember Calvin Johnson
Beat Happening hasPart Calvin Johnson
Dub Narcotic Sound System leader Calvin Johnson
Dub Narcotic Sound System hasMember Calvin Johnson
Dub Narcotic Sound System foundedBy Calvin Johnson
The Halo Benders hasMember Calvin Johnson
The Halo Benders founder Calvin Johnson