Giant Sand
Giant Sand | |
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Giant Sand performing in Faenza, Italy in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Giant Sandworms, Giant Giant Sand |
| Origin | Tucson, Arizona |
| Genres | Alternative rock, americana, roots rock, alternative country |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Labels | |
| Members | Howe Gelb Tom Larkins Nick Augustine Thøger T. Lund Anders Pedersen Peter Dombernowsky Nicolaj Heyman Brian Lopez Gabriel Sullivan Jon Villa Iris Jakobsen Asger Christensen Maggie Björklund Lonna Kelley |
| Past members | John Convertino Joey Burns Rainer Ptacek Chris Cacavas Paula Jean Brown Iain Shedden Andrew Collberg Billy Sedlmayr |
| Website | giantsandmusic.bandcamp.com |
Giant Sand (formerly Giant Sandworms) is an American musical group from Tucson, Arizona, United States. Its most constant member is singer-songwriter Howe Gelb. The groups have developed idiosyncratic sound rooted in alternative country, but touching on a wide range of other styles and featuring Gelb's beatnik-influenced vocals and songwriting. Since about 2012, they have also performed as Giant Giant Sand when featuring a larger ensemble than their traditional four to six musicians.