John Balance nickname(s):
John Balance, Jhonn Balance, Jhon Balance
John Balance date of birth:
February 16, 1962
How old was John Balance when died?
42
Where was John Balance born?
Mansfield, England
When did John Balance die?
November 13, 2004
What is John Balance nationality?
British
What is John Balance's occupation?
Musician
What genre is John Balance's work?
Industrial, ambient, electronic, acid house, drone, noise
What instruments does John Balance play?
Vocals, synthesizer, keyboards, guitar, bass guitar, chapman stick, organ, violin
Short Biography
John Balance (first name also spelled Jhon and Jhonn); a pseudonym for Geoffrey Laurence Burton, later Geoff(rey) or Geff Rushton (his stepfather's last name) (16 February 1962 – 13 November 2004), was an English musician, poet and a co-founder of the experimental music group Coil, in collaboration with his partner Peter 'Sleazy' Christopherson. He was responsible for vocals, lyrics, chants, synthetics and various esoteric sound-making instruments and devices. Outside of Coil he collaborated with Nurse with Wound, Death in June, Psychic TV, Current 93, Chris & Cosey, Thighpaulsandra and produced several Nine Inch Nails remixes. His early work and wide-ranging collaborations made him one of the most influential figures in the industrial, experimental minimalist and neofolk music scenes.