Ian North
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Ian North (March 24, 1952 – February 28, 2021) was an American musician, producer, and painter known for being part of the bohemian punk movement in United States with his power pop band Milk 'N' Cookies.[1]
Early life and career
Ian North was born in
Milk 'N' Cookies
In 1973, North formed a power pop and glam outfit called Milk 'N' Cookies along with Justin Strauss on vocals, Jay Weiss (replaced by Sal Maida, later in Roxy Music and Sparks) on bass and Mike Ruiz on drums (later in Paul Collins' Beat).[4] While the album's release was initially delayed and largely ignored upon release, it has subsequently become a cult classic.[vague][5] After its reissue in 2005, the band headlined the Radio Heartbeat festival in 2007 without North.[6] As younger bands that now claim Milk 'n' Cookies as an influence have gained in popularity, like Nobunny[7] and Cheap Time,[8] the band has garnered even more attention. In 2016, Captured Tracks released a 3xLP Milk 'N' Cookies boxset which included a book of liners featuring notes by members of Sonic Youth, Ramones, and Blondie.
British punk and new wave scene: Radio and Neo
After the split of
Return to US and solo career
Back in New York, North took to newly affordable synth technology and recording equipment, first on his debut full-length album as a solo artist, My Girlfriend's Dead, and then on his Rape of the Orchids EP.
Death
North died in Sarasota Florida following complications from a heart attack on February 28, 2021.[13] He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Mooshi Chapel and four children, including artist Sammy thrashLife.[14]
See also
- Milk 'N' Cookies
- Neo
References
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- ^ "Albums by Ian North: Discography, songs, biography, and listening guide - Rate Your Music". Rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ "Neo - A Punk History with Pictures". Punk77.co.uk. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ "milk 'n' cookies ian north". Fredpopdom.free.fr. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "MILK N' COOKIES | Captured Tracks". Capturedtracks.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ "Radio Heartbeat Pop Fest Starts Today". Victimoftime.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Nobunny 'Motorhead with Me!'". Exclaim.ca. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ "Cheap Time". Intheredrecords.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ "B". Badcatrecords.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ "Discography - Neo, Ian North". Jage.jp. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ "RPM Records : Ian North". Archived from the original on 5 January 2010. Retrieved 21 May 2010.
- ^ "ian north | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
- ^ "Ian North of Milk N' Cookies has died". Brooklynvegan.com. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Die, Flannel Shirts, Die! Why wearing boring clothes is wrong. | Darkjet". Darkjet.com. Retrieved 5 October 2015.