Anton Newcombe

Anton Newcombe
Newcombe performing in 2012
Background information
Birth nameAnton Alfred Newcombe
Born (1967-08-29) August 29, 1967
OriginNewport Beach, California, U.S.
GenresPsychedelic rock, experimental, anti-folk, shoegazing, folk
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass guitar, upright bass, sitar, tambura, keyboards, piano, accordion, drums, cello, koto, samisen, mandolin, lute, hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, harmonica, flute
Years active1990–present
LabelsBomp! Records, TVT Records, Tee Pee Records, A Records, 12 Tónar

Anton Alfred Newcombe (born August 29, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and founder of the music group The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

Newcombe was the subject of the 2004 documentary film Dig!, along with Portland, Oregon alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols.