1983-01-01

Guided by Voices is an American indie rock band formed in 1983 in Dayton, Ohio. GBV has made frequent personnel changes but has always maintained the presence of principal songwriter Robert Pollard. The most well-known lineup of the band consisted of Pollard (lead vocals), his brother Jim (guitar, bass), Mitch Mitchell (lead guitars), Tobin Sprout (vocals, rhythm guitars), Kevin Fennell (drums), and bassist Greg Demos. GBV is noted for their lo-fi aesthetic and typically Portastudio four-tracks-to-cassette production methods. Due to their prolific output (releasing 30 full-length albums along with many other releases), they've garnered a dedicated cult following. Many of the band's songs are in the two-minute range, sometimes even shorter. Their songs are also known for ending abruptly or intertwining with odd and homemade sound effects. Guided by Voices initially disbanded in 2004 but reunited in 2010 to perform at Matador Records 21st anniversary party, subsequently touring and releasing 6 new albums. GBV broke up a second time in 2014, but Pollard again rebooted the band with a new album and a new lineup in 2016.

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