James Johnston and The Three Blind Mice: Music and Art Intersect
In 1990, James Johnston established the band Gallon Drunk, fusing elements of punk and blues. Born in Guildford in 1966, he took over as guitarist for Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds during their 1994 tour and remained with the band from 2003 to 2008. Throughout his career, Johnston has worked with notable artists such as Lydia Lunch, Faust, and PJ Harvey, participating in her world tour from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he is a figurative painter whose artwork has been featured as album covers. Meanwhile, The Three Blind Mice, a swamp rock group from Milan, combines alternative rock with cinematic influences, featuring members Manuele Scalia, Daniele De Santis, Matteo Gullotta, and Francesco Rivabene, with Christoph Hahn as producer. Johnston draws inspiration from Chauvet cave paintings, while Scalia favors 'Pietà e simboli della Passione.'
Key facts
- James Johnston founded Gallon Drunk in 1990.
- He replaced Blixa Bargeld on Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds' 1994 tour.
- Johnston was a permanent member of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds from 2003 to 2008.
- He collaborated with Lydia Lunch, Faust, and PJ Harvey.
- Enrico Gabrielli joined PJ Harvey's 2016-2017 world tour.
- The Three Blind Mice are a swamp rock band based in Milan.
- Their producer is Christoph Hahn of Swans.
- Manuele Scalia is also a graphic designer.
Entities
Artists
- James Johnston
- Blixa Bargeld
- Nick Cave
- Lydia Lunch
- PJ Harvey
- Enrico Gabrielli
- Hugo Race
- Alexander Hacke
- Danielle De Picciotto
- Christoph Hahn
- Manuele Scalia
- Daniele De Santis
- Matteo Gullotta
- Francesco Rivabene
- Samantha Stella
Institutions
- Gallon Drunk
- Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds
- Big Sexy Noise
- Faust
- Calibro 35
- The Winstons
- Swans
- Museo di Messina
- Artribune
Locations
- Guildford
- Milan
- Italy
- France
- Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
- Ardèche