John Linnell

Rock Singer

Birthday June 12, 1959

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace New York City, NY

Age 65 years old

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About

Multi-instrument musician, singer, songwriter, and member of the alternative musical duo, They Might Be Giants, the group known for songs like "Birdhouse in Your Soul."

Before Fame

He briefly studied English at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst before pursuing his music career.

Trivia

He came in ninth place in a People Magazine online poll of "The Most Beautiful People of 1998." He responded to the honor with a humorous New York Times op-ed piece.

Family Life

He and his wife had a son named Henry.

Associated With

He collaborated with David Byrne on the album Grown Backwards.