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John Joseph
McGowan with Cro-Mags in 2010
Background information
Birth nameJohn Joseph McGowan
Born(1962-10-03)October 3, 1962(age 62)
New York, U.S.
GenresHardcore punk,crossover thrash
Occupation(s)Singer, author
Formerly ofCro-Mags

John Joseph McGowan(born October 3, 1962) is an American musician and author, most famous for his work as the lead singer of thehardcorebandCro-Mags.He is currently the vocalist of Bloodclot.[1][2]

Early life

McGowan was raised infoster care,[3]and grew up on the streets of New York City.

Career

McGowan joined the New York Cityhardcore punkbandCro-Magsin 1981 as the lead singer and then again from 1984 until 1987, taking over on vocals from Eric Casanova. And rejoined in 1991 - He sang on a demo and wrote lyrics on the band's first, third, and fourth albums (The Age of Quarrel,Alpha Omega,andNear Death Experience). He also sings lead on theBefore the QuarrelCD, essentially a reissue of the demo.

Before, during, and after his time in the Cro-Mags, McGowan served as aroadieforBad Brains,and portrayed a mentally handicapped Santa Claus in a wheelchair pretending to beg for donations. He returned to the Cro-Mags briefly in the 1990s.

He also worked as abicycle messengerin New York City from 1981 to 1991

McGowan has also sung for the bands Both Worlds and Bloodclot. His autobiography,The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon,published in 2007, details the major events in his life, including his extensive involvement with thehare krishnas,as well his experiences with the Cro-Mags and Bad Brains.

Interviews with McGowan were featured in the 1999 documentaryN.Y.H.C.as well as the 2006 documentaryAmerican Hardcore.[4]

Published works

McGowan authoredEvolution of a Cro-Magnon(2007)[5]andMeat Is for Pussies(2010).[6][7]

Personal life

McGowan follows a plant-based diet. He was aveganprior to becoming plant-based.[8]He lives astraight edgelifestyle, but does not identify with its subculture.[9][10]

McGowan is atriathletecompetitor, he writes about his "positive mental attitude" andveganlifestyle, and he is known for hisanti-vaccine stanceagainst mandatoryvaccine policyrequirements.[11]

References

  1. ^Rob Harvilla (April 29, 2008)."The Bloodclot Diaries: The brutal life and times of John 'Bloodclot' Joseph: New York hardcore icon, Krishna devotee, hustler, survivor".The Village Voice.
  2. ^Yablon, Elise (February 3, 2021)."John Joseph reforms Bloodclot with new members, releases new single".Metal Insider.Archivedfrom the original on May 15, 2022.RetrievedMay 15,2022.
  3. ^Rogan, Joe."Joe Rogan Experience #1152 – John Joseph".PowerfulJRE on youtube.Archived fromthe originalon August 3, 2018.RetrievedAugust 3,2018.
  4. ^Marcus, Steve (February 12, 2008),Three Thug Mice,archivedfrom the original on February 10, 2017,retrievedSeptember 25,2016
  5. ^Finnan, Adella."John Joseph, The Evolution of a Cro-Magnon".Responsible Eating and Living.RetrievedJuly 18,2023.
  6. ^Hillier, David (March 5, 2022)."Meet the 'vegan bros' here to bust the myth that real men eat meat".The Guardian.RetrievedJuly 18,2023.
  7. ^Williams, Lara (January 26, 2017)."The Rise of the Vegan Bro".Vice.RetrievedJuly 18,2023.
  8. ^Paul, Aubin (October 1, 2009)."John Joseph (Cro-Mags) announces" Meat Is For Pussies "".Punknews.org.Archivedfrom the original on November 25, 2010.RetrievedApril 5,2017.
  9. ^Ditch (October 9, 2008)."Interview with John Joseph – vocalist of The Cro-Mags".bigwheelmagazine.Pomona, California.Archivedfrom the original on April 6, 2017.RetrievedApril 5,2017.[...] I don't put X's on my hands but I'm straight edge all the fucking way. [...] I accepted the positivity, but like I said I don't need to wear my shit like a badge. [...]
  10. ^Conoley, Ben (August 11, 2008)."John Joseph (Cro-Mags)".Punknews.org.Archivedfrom the original on April 6, 2017.RetrievedApril 5,2017.Straight edge, this and that. [...] I'm just saying, be yourself, I don't need a crew, I never needed a crew [...]
  11. ^Staff (December 20, 2021)."Unvaccinated Ex-CRO-MAGS Singer John Joseph Says He Beat Omicron By 'Investing' In His Immune System".Blabbermouth.net.Archivedfrom the original on January 6, 2023.RetrievedJanuary 5,2023.
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