Glenn David Donaldson (born January 28, 1972) is an American musician most notable for his band The Reds, Pinks and Purples. The band's fourth release, Summer at Land's End, was Bandcamp's album of the day on January 28, 2022.

Glenn Donaldson
Birth nameGlenn David Donaldson
Born (1972-01-28) January 28, 1972 (age 52)
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresIndie rock · indie pop · lo-fi · indie folk
Occupations
  • Musician
  • producer
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, keyboards, bass, percussion
Years active1990–present
LabelsTough Love, Slumberland
Websitetheredspinksandpurples.bandcamp.com

Early life

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Donaldson was raised in Fullerton, California.[1]

Career

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Donaldson is also associated with the musical collective Jewelled Antler.[2][3][4] He also collaborated with Loren Chasse,[5] Steven R. Smith, and others in such projects as Thuja, The Skygreen Leopards, The Blithe Sons,[5] and Flying Canyon as well as his solo projects.[6][7] Donaldson is a prolific collage artist and photographer.[8]

Personal life

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Donaldson lives in the Richmond District of San Francisco.[9]

References

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  1. ^ "The reds, pinks & purples (glenn donaldson) interview!". Chickfactor.com. February 4, 2022. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  2. ^ "Out There". Vice.com. December 2004. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. ^ The Wire. C. Parker. 2008. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  4. ^ Bebergal, Peter (October 1, 2011). Too Much to Dream: A Psychedelic American Boyhood. Soft Skull Press. ISBN 978-1-59376-468-5.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ a b "The Blithe Sons: Arm of the Starfish". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "The Ivytree - Unburdened Light - LP". Roughtrade.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  7. ^ Signal to Noise. Signal to Noise New Music Foundation. 2005. Archived from the original on October 22, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  8. ^ "Glenn Donaldson Moves to the Front in Reds, Pinks, and Purples". Popmatters.com. February 23, 2022. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  9. ^ Reisman, Will (January 20, 2022). "Longtime musician makes indie noise in one of S.F.'s quietest neighborhoods". San Francisco Examiner. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
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