Van Conner

Van Conner (born March 17, 1967 in Apple Valley, California) is an American rock musician. In 1984, he co-founded the band Screaming Trees with his brother Gary Lee Conner and close friends Mark Lanegan and Mark Pickerel. On 25 June 2000, Screaming Trees announced their official breakup. Conner would start a low key band under the name Gardener which released its only album in the 1990s under the name New Dawning Time. Conner has had brief appearances as a session musician with other known bands such as Queens of the Stone Age and helping Mark Lanegan on his solo album I'll Take Care of You.

Van Conner
Van Conner (left) performing with Patrick Conner (right) in the band VALIS
Background information
Birth nameVan Conner
BornMarch 17, 1967 (1967-03-17) (age 53)
Apple Valley, California
GenresGrunge, psychedelic rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsBass, lead guitar
Years active1984–present
LabelsVelvetone, SST, Epic, Small Stone
Associated actsScreaming Trees
Gardener
VALIS

Conner is now the lead vocalist and guitarist of the alternative metal band VALIS.

Band/project history

Selected discography

For his work with Screaming Trees, see Screaming Trees discography.

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