Sam Prekop
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Background information | ||
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Born | 1964 in Chicago, Illinois | |
Genre(s) | Electronic Music Post Rock Indie Rock |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, Painter | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, Guitar, Bass guitar | |
Years active | 1987 - present | |
Label(s) | Thrill Jockey | |
Associated acts |
The Sea and Cake Shrimp Boat |
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Website | Thrill Jockey: Sam Prekop |
Sam Prekop is a rock/pop musician who is currently concentrating on his solo career, but is a member of the band The Sea and Cake. Prekop first gained notoriety in when he played in the band Shrimp Boat from 1988 to 1993. Many artists have performed in the Sam Prekop band, such as Chad Taylor, Josh Abrams, Jim O'Rourke, and Archer Prewitt. His father is the photographer, Martin Prekop.
Part of his track "A Cloud to the Back" is featured on advertisements for Velvet toilet paper.[1]
[edit] Discography
- Sam Prekop (1999)
- Who's Your New Professor (2005)