CowboyJunkies
Cowboy Junkies are an alternative country and folk rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1985 by Alan Anton (bassist), Michael Timmins, Peter Timmins (drummer) and Margo Timmins (vocalist). The three Timminses are siblings, and Anton worked with Michael Timmins during their first couple of bands. John Timmins was a member of the band but left the group before the recording of their debut studio album. The band line-up has never changed since, although they use several guest musicians on many of their studio albums, including multi-instrumentalist Jeff Bird who has performed on every album except the first.
- Active since
- 1986
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Cowboy Junkies are an alternative country and folk rock band formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1985. The band consists of Margo Timmins (vocals), Michael Timmins (guitar), Peter Timmins (drums), and Alan Anton (bass). They recorded their debut album, 'Whites Off Earth Now!!', in 1986 in their garage. Their second album, 'The Trinity Session', released in 1988, received critical acclaim and helped establish their reputation, particularly due to its recording in a church using an ambisonic microphone. Over the years, Cowboy Junkies have released 16 studio albums and five live albums, continuing to evolve while maintaining a loyal fan base.
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Formed in 1985 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Debut album 'Whites Off Earth Now!!' released in 1986.
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Second album 'The Trinity Session' critically acclaimed in 1988.
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Used an ambisonic microphone for recording.
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16 studio albums and 5 live albums to date.
Selection
Discography
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- Whites Off Earth Now!!1986
Whites Off Earth Now!!
- The Trinity Session1988
The Trinity Session
- The Caution Horses1990
The Caution Horses
- Sun Comes Up, It's Tuesday Morning1990EP
Sun Comes Up, It's Tuesday Morning
- Black Eyed Man1992
Black Eyed Man
- Pale Sun, Crescent Moon1993
Pale Sun, Crescent Moon
- Cowboy Junkies1993EP
Cowboy Junkies
- Lay It Down1996
Lay It Down
- Miles From Our Home1998
Miles From Our Home
- In the Open With Cowboy Junkies2001
In the Open With Cowboy Junkies
- Open2001
Open
- 'neath Your Covers, Part 12004EP
'neath Your Covers, Part 1
- One Soul Now2004
One Soul Now
- Early 21st Century Blues2005
Early 21st Century Blues
- At the End of Paths Taken2007
At the End of Paths Taken
- Written, Recorded and Unreleased2007
Written, Recorded and Unreleased
- Trinity Revisited2007
Trinity Revisited
- Acoustic Junk2009
Acoustic Junk
FAQ
About the artist
Q01When was Cowboy Junkies formed?+
Cowboy Junkies was formed in 1986.
Q02Who are the members of Cowboy Junkies?+
The members of Cowboy Junkies are Margo Timmins (vocals), Michael Timmins (guitar), Peter Timmins (drums), and Alan Anton (bass).
Q03Where does Cowboy Junkies come from?+
Cowboy Junkies comes from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Q04What kind of music does Cowboy Junkies play?+
Cowboy Junkies plays alternative rock, alternative country, blues rock, and folk rock.
Q05What are Cowboy Junkies' biggest hits?+
Some of Cowboy Junkies' biggest hits include the albums 'Whites Off Earth Now!!' (1986), 'The Trinity Session' (1988), and 'Black Eyed Man' (1992).
Q06Have they won any awards?+
Cowboy Junkies have not won any awards.