Scott Kannberg
- Vocals
- guitar
- bass
- Matador
- Domino
- Drag City
- Amazing Grease Records
Christopher Scott Kannberg (born August 30, 1966), known professionally as Scott Kannberg and Spiral Stairs, is an American musician best known for being a founding member of the indie-rock band Pavement serving as guitarist and occasional lead vocalist.[2] He also headed the band Preston School of Industry, and has been a solo artist.[3]
Career
Kannberg was a childhood friend of Stephen Malkmus, both of them growing up in Stockton, California. Together they would form the band Pavement under the pseudonyms "Spiral Stairs" and "SM", respectively. Kannberg wrote and sang lead vocals on several Pavement songs, including "Painted Soldiers", "Hit the Plane Down", "Kennel District", "Date With IKEA", and "Passat Dream".
In 1999, he founded Amazing Grease Records with Mike Drake of Oranger.[4] After Pavement disbanded he formed a new band called Preston School of Industry on Matador Records.[5] The band released an EP and two albums, but became inactive in 2004. He released his first solo album in 2009.
Discography
With Pavement
With Preston School of Industry
EPs
- Goodbye to the Edge City (EP) (2001)
Studio albums
- All This Sounds Gas (2001)
- Monsoon (2004)
Solo (as 'Spiral Stairs')
- The Real Feel (2009)
- Doris & the Daggers (2017)
- We Wanna Be Hyp-No-Tized (2019)
- Medley Attack!!! (2022)
References
- ^ a b Free Family Tree, Genealogy and Family History - MyHeritage. Familytreelegends.com. Retrieved on April 12, 2017.
- ^ Rishwain, Mikey (April 9, 2017). "Scott Kannberg Ascends Again as Spiral Stairs". Vice Media. NYC. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ Carew, Anthony (April 17, 2019). "Sorry Pavement Fans, Scott Kannberg Says A Reunion Is Only A Remote Possibility". The Music. Surry Hills NSW Australia. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ "Ex-Pavement Guitarist Goes To 'School'". Billboard. NYC. April 16, 2001. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
- ^ Blume, Karla (November 22, 2001). "With Pavement Broken Up, He's Gladly Walking Solo". Los Angeles Times. LA, CA, USA. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
External links
- Official Website
- Spiral Stairs at MatadorRecords.com
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