Pigeon John
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Pigeon John | |
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Singer, Rapper | |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Syntax, Basement, Discograph, Quannum Projects |
John Kenneth Dust (born John Kenneth Dunkin:
Early life
Pigeon John claims that his stage name was provided by Jesus who was driving around Inglewood: "He hopped out and handed me a dead pigeon. He whispered, 'Please have a good time, you're really bumming me out.' I watched him sink back into the cushioned seats and drive, quickly away. And that's when it happened, the pigeon started shaking violently and became awake, picked up and flew away. I don't think I had a choice... it was 'pigeon' or die."[7] He later explained that he was discussing his need for a stage name with a friend when the friend suggested "Chicken John", taken from the character Chicken George in Roots. The friend's mother then interjected that John didn't look like a chicken, claiming that he looked like a pigeon and should therefore be called "Pigeon John".[8]
Career
In the early 1990s, Pigeon John and his childhood friend B-Twice formed the hip-hop duo
Between 1997 and 2000, Pigeon John recorded the songs that became his first solo album, Is Clueless. The album was released in 2001 by The Telephone Company and then re-released in 2002 by The Telephone Company/Syntax Records with three new tracks and new artwork. Pigeon John then signed to Basement Records and released
A new album, entitled Dragon Slayer, hit physical and digital retail October 12, 2010.
In 2019, he released "They Don't Make Em Like Me", included in the official Motorola Razr advertisement, which was based on Motorola's default ringtone for the new Razr.[20] On April 24, 2020, he released his eighth studio album: Gotta Good Feelin'.[21]
Personal life
John was married to Harmony Dust from 2002 to 2010.[22][23][24]
Discography
Studio albums
- Is Clueless (2001)
- Is Dating Your Sister (2003)
- Sings the Blues (2005)
- And the Summertime Pool Party (2006)
- Dragon Slayer (2010)
- Encino Man (2014)
- Good Sinner (2016)
- Rap Record (2017)
- Gold (2017) (with Flynn, as Rootbeer)
- Gotta Good Feelin' (2020)
References
- ^ Kettmann, Matt (September 20, 2010). "Pigeon John". Santa Barbara Independent.
- ^ a b Thomas, Dan (February 21, 2008). "Hip-hop star Pigeon John at Whiskey Dick's on Friday". Tahoe Daily Tribune.
- ^ Pigeon John. "About". Pigeon John. Archived from the original on September 16, 2015. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ^ Pigeon John (dothepigeon) (November 30, 2012). "Thanks for all the birthday wishes. Love y'all. Ill be rocking Denver tonight with @therealgrouch & @therealeligh at Cervantes! Come party!". Twitter. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
- ^ Intelius. "John K Dunkin in Los Angeles, CA". Intelius. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ Langhoff, Josh (March 10, 2011). "Pigeon John: Dragon Slayer". PopMatters.
- ^ Anti (January 11, 2007). "LAist Interview: Pigeon John". LAist. Archived from the original on September 5, 2008. Retrieved December 1, 2007.
- ^ Anti (January 21, 2008). "Jordan, Jesse, Go!: Conventions".
- ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
- ^ "the rise and fall of the BRAINWASH PROJECTS". Published by Jackson Rubio. Available through the Internet Archive.
- ^ Jones, Justin W. (March 1, 1999). "Brainwash Projects : The Rise and Fall of". The Phantom Tollbooth.
- ^ "Sweetdisaster Newsblog Archives". Sweetdisaster. May 12, 2005.
- ^ Sullivan, Kate (December 6, 2006). "L.A. Music '06: Welcome to Indie Land: Retro-Futuristic Postmodern House Party". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on December 19, 2006.
- ^ "Pigeon John". LA Weekly. June 8, 2006.[page needed]
- ^ "Pigeon John". Entertainment Weekly. September 2006.[page needed]
- ^ "Pigeon John". Vibe. October 2006.[page needed]
- ^ I.G.O.D. (August 25, 2010). "Pigeon John Will Slay Some Dragons This October". The9elements.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
- ^ "P.G.A. - the Progressive Global Agency". Archived from the original on October 24, 2010. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
- ^ Finley, Adam (July 25, 2014). "Pigeon John: Encino Man". PopMatters. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ^ "$1,500 Razr with Bendable Screen Being Released by Motorola". Nerdist.com. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ "Gotta Good Feelin' [Album11409514]". Rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
- ^ "Important Announcement | Treasures". Iamatreasure.com. Archived from the original on March 11, 2012. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
- ^ "Album Review: Dragon Slayer By Pigeon John « Christian Rock 20". Thechristianrock20.com. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
- ^ "News - Q&A: Pigeon John (plus podcast!)". FILTER Magazine. October 15, 2010. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
External links
- Official website
- Pigeon John discography at Discogs