Jon Poole

Jon Poole
Poole live with Lifesigns in 2023
Background information
Birth nameJonathan Charles Poole
Also known asRandom Jon Poole
Born (1969-10-16) 16 October 1969
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England
OriginMilton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • director
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • bass
  • vocals
  • keyboards
  • drums
Labels
Member of
Formerly of
Spouse
Louise Weekley
(m. 2004)

Jonathan Charles Poole (born 16 October 1969) is a British musician, singer, songwriter and producer. A multi-instrumentalist, he is best known for his work as guitarist for Cardiacs and as bass player for the Wildhearts and Lifesigns.

Poole is the frontman and main performer of God Damn Whores, co-fronts the Dowling Poole with Willie Dowling, and has released two solo albums. He has also been a member of Ad Nauseam and Dr Brighton, and worked with the bands Ablemesh, La Momo, Crayola Lectern, Two Worlds Collide and Celebricide (as well as various projects founded by Ginger Wildheart), and the live bass player for Dr Hook Starring Dennis Locorriere and the Lotus Eaters.