How old is Jay Mascis?

56 years (December 10, 1965)J Mascis / Age

Why did Dinosaur Jr change their name?

Dinosaur Jr.’s self titled debut album Dinosaur was released in 1985. The band was originally just named Dinosaur, but were forced to change their name due to legal reasons, thus adding “Jr.” 1987 and 1988 saw the releases of their next two albums, You’re Livng All Over Me and Bug respectively.

What happened Dinosaur Jr?

After 1997’s Hand It Over, Mascis finally retired the Dinosaur Jr. name, with the group’s final live performance being an appearance on the American talk show The Jenny Jones Show.

Why did Dinosaur Jr break up?

Lou Barlow: In 1989, amidst creative tension and a lack of communication, guitarist and bassist Barlow was kicked out of the band. Mascis had begun dictating its sonic direction and Barlow’s frustration hit a boiling point.

Is J Mascis rich?

Mascis net worth: J. Mascis is an American musician, singer, and songwriter who has a net worth of $6 million. J. Mascis was born in Amherst, Massachusetts in December 1965.

Where are Dinosaur Jr from?

Amherst, MADinosaur Jr. / Origin

Is Dinosaur Jr loud?

Dinosaur Jr. plays loud. Like, LOUD loud. Special props to the Bluebird Theater management who has a big jar of free earplugs on the bar.

Is Dinosaur Jr still together?

Dinosaur Jr. eventually reunited with its three original members in 2005 and have since put out four records. But because they reunited the Eighties lineup, they play only a few songs from their most commercially successful era.

When did Lou Barlow leave Dinosaur Jr?

Mascis booted Barlow from Dinosaur Jr. in 1989, just as the band was about to score a major record deal.

Why did Thurston and Kim break up?

Kim Gordon explained the details of her split from husband and Sonic Youth bandmate Thurston Moore in a new interview with Elle, saying her former partner was carrying on an affair with another woman. “We seemed to have a normal relationship inside of a crazy world,” Gordon said of her marriage.

Where is J Mascis from?

Amherst, MAJ Mascis / Place of birth

Does J Mascis wear ear plugs?

Barlow: J Mascis plays with three 100-watt Marshall full (two cabinet) stacks and one 100-watt Fender combo amp aimed directly at his head. Within the alcove of amplification constructed for him every night, there are 26 speakers firing into him. He has always worn earplugs.

Is Lou Barlow still in Dinosaur Jr?

Barlow also, weirdly, had kind of a mainstream hit with his side project Folk Implosion—and there’s some very interesting, unexpected Folk Implosion news in this podcast that I won’t spoil for you. Barlow eventually rejoined Dinosaur Jr.

How old is Lou Barlow?

55 years (July 17, 1966)Lou Barlow / Age

What was Dinosaur Jr biggest hit?

“Start Choppin” was Dinosaur Jr.’s most popular song. “Start Choppin” is one of Dinosaur Jr.’s more restrained and melodic songs in contrast with their heavier material. “Start Choppin” hit number twenty on the UK singles chart and number three on Modern Rock Tracks.

Is Sonic Youth coming back?

Sonic Youth broke up in 2011, and they’re not reuniting any time soon. “No, I don’t foresee that happening,” Moore told Double J this year.

Is Dinosaur Jr loud live?

Known for punk energy, righteous guitar solos and understated vocals, Dinosaur Jr. has inspired countless bands over the past three decades. Last year, the trio released one of its most acclaimed albums, “Give a Glimpse of What Yer Not.” And the live shows are just as loud as ever.

How do you sound like J Mascis?

Mascis uses volume (and lots of it!) to produce his singing sustain, huge dynamics and general wall-of-sound-style tone. Ideally, you’ll want a Marshall Plexi-style amp and get it as loud as possible (you often see J wearing ear plugs in front of a wall of vintage Marshalls at gigs).