Danko Jones (musician)

Rishi James Ganjoo,[1][2] known as Danko Jones, is a Canadian rock singer, guitarist and composer. He is the main singer and guitarist of his self-titled rock trio, which was formed in 1996. Also he contributes as a music journalist for The Huffington Post, Close-Up Magazine, Rock Zone Magazine and Burning Guitars.

Danko Jones
Danko Jones at Wacken Open Air in 2015
Background information
Birth nameRishi James Ganjoo[1][2]
Also known as
  • The Mango Kid
  • Mocha Moses
  • Dr. Evening
  • Dee
BornToronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • singer
  • musician
  • composer
  • musical journalist
Instruments
  • guitar
  • vocals
Years active1993—present
Associated acts
  • Danko Jones
  • Throat Funeral
  • The Violent Brothers
  • Iron Magazine
  • Dapper Dan Trio
  • Horshack
Websitewww.dankojones.com

Biography

Born and raised in Toronto. When he was 6, he played for the first time on an acoustic guitar, and later, when he got into rock music, he got for Christmas a new electric guitar.[3]

In 2004 he released a spoken word album.[4]

A book about Jones authored by Stuart Berman was released in October 2012: Too Much Trouble: A Very Oral History of Danko Jones.[5]

On 12 June 2018 was published his book I've Got Something to Say.[6]

In September 2020 he announced vocal noise project Throat Funeral, which has released album OU812112.[7]

Gear and equipment

Jones' main guitars since 2012 have been Gibson SGs. The first was a 2011 Melody Maker in Satin White, bought for $400 when shooting the video for It's a Beautiful Day. The stock 491T pickup had been swapped for a P-94T.[8]

In 2014, he switched to that year's Standard model in Alpine White, and the Melody Maker was relegated to a backup. Live photos from early 2015 also show he used a black 2012 Standard P-90/[9]

Between 2002–05, he used a cherry Fender Telecaster, and from 2006 he used that year's Black Gibson Explorer Standard,[10] also with a P-94T swapped in as per his 2011 Melody Maker.

Discography

With The Violent Brothers
  • The Violent Brothers (1995)

Studio albums

EPs

Compilations

Live albums
  • Live at Wacken (2016)

EP
  • Queen of Hell (2017)

With Throat Funeral
  • OU812112 (2020)

As guest singer and writer
  • 2003: "I Gotta Calm" by Removal
  • 2004: "Friends" by Backyard Babies
  • 2007: "Couple Suicide" by Annihilator
  • 2007: "The Real Johnny Charm" by Puny Human
  • 2010: "Last Ride" by Asylum On The Hill
  • 2010: "The One" by Ektomorf
  • 2011: "That's Enough Boys" by Supagroup
  • 2012: "I'm So High" by Nashville Pussy
  • 2013: "Wrapped" by Annihilator
  • 2014: "I Can't Relax", "Lycanthrope" and "Jasmine Cyanide" by Marty Friedman
  • 2014: "Don't Wanna Hear About Your Band!" by Tiger Bell
  • 2017: "Black Rose" by Volbeat
  • 2017: "Open Your Eyes (2017 Version)" by Guano Apes
  • 2017: "Get Yer Hands Dirty" by Brian Vollmer
  • 2017: "Poverty Year" by This Drama
  • 2019: "Wild Boy" by Romano Nervoso
  • 2020: "Poisonous Proclamation" by Ritual Dictates

As solo artist
  • The Magical World of Rock (2004)

Videography
  • Sleep Is the Enemy – Live in Stockholm (2006)
  • Bring on the Mountain (2012)
  • Live at Wacken (2016)

Filmography
  • Full of Regret (2010)
  • Had Enough (2010)
  • I Think Bad Thoughts (2011)
  • The Ballad of Danko Jones (2012)
  • Bring on the Mountain (2012)

Books
  • I’ve Got Something to Say (2018)

Literature
  • Berman, Stuart (2012). Too Much Trouble: A Very Oral History of Danko Jones. ECW Press. p. 272. ISBN 978-1770411357.

References
  1. "Media Beat: June 25, 2020". FYIMusicNews. 25 June 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  2. "Rishi Ganjoo". Discogs. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  3. Raman, Liz. "Danko Jones Discusses His First Guitars and Admiration for Eddie Van Halen". Loudwire. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
  4. "Danko Jones Video". Kensingtontv.com. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  5. BraveWords. "Too Much Trouble – A Very Oral History of DANKO JONES Book Due In October". bravewords.com. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  6. "I'VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY – A book by Danko Jones". Bad Taste Empire. 11 September 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  7. BraveWords. "DANKO JONES To Release THROAT FUNERAL Vocal Noise Project Album This Friday - "If You Like THE BEACH BOYS You're Gonna Think It Sucks"". bravewords.com. Retrieved 26 September 2020.
  8. "Danko Jones Melody Maker SG? Welcher PU ist das?". Musiker-board.de. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  9. "Concert Review :: Danko Jones w/ Like a Motorcycle @ The Marquee Club (May 2/2015)". Halifaxbloggers.ca. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  10. Bansal, Andrew. "Keeping Up with Jones: Guitarist Danko Jones Talks Kiss, Metallica, Volbeat and Gear". Guitarworld.com. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
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