| Code | DS/UK/4742 |
| Name | Antony and the Johnsons (1995) |
| Variations of Name | Anohni and the Johnsons |
| Dates | 1995 |
| Gender | Group (Mixed - female-fronted) |
| Place of Birth/Origin | New York City, New York, United States (formed) |
| Relationships | Members:
Anohni lead vocals, piano
Doug Wieselman horns
Rob Moose guitar, violin
Jimmy Hogarth - guitar
Leo Abrahams - guitar, piano
Chris Vatalaro - bass
Sam Dixon -drums
Past Members: Joan Wasser, Maxim Moston - violin, Reuben Butchart, Thomas Bartlett, Gael Rakotondrabe - piano, Tahrah Cohen, Parker Kindred - drums, Baby Dee - harp, Jeff Langston - bass, Julia Kent - cello |
| Biography | Antony and the Johnsons is an American music group presenting the work of Anohni (formerly known as Antony Hegarty) and her collaborators.
British experimental musician David Tibet of Current 93 heard a demo and offered to release Anohni's music through his Durtro label. Anohni started the band, its name inspired by the transgender rights activist Marsha P. Johnson. The debut album, 'Antony and the Johnsons', was released in 1998. In 2001, Hegarty released a short follow-up EP, I Fell in Love with a Dead Boy, which, in addition to the title track, included a cover of "Mysteries of Love", a David Lynch/Angelo Badalamenti song and "Soft Black Stars", a Current 93 cover. |