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| Biography |
KingBathmat (aka John
Bassett) was born in Walthamstow, London. He was raised by an ex
convent nun and a meter reader, who fed him and looked after him
until the age of 16, where he left school with very little else
except a degree in truancy.
At an early age, KingBathmat’s heart was broken and crushed by a German
girl which led him to embark on a mission to throw himself into
music.
Now some time later......over 100 songs written......many broken up
rock bands and relationships left in his wake......he decided to
become a solo artist.
2015 saw the release of debut cd “Son of a Nun” which was given
rave reviews from all over for its songwriting and production and
its own unique style.
2016 see’s the release of the new CD “Crowning Glory”, 10
songs that show stunning songwriting coupled with a breathtakingly
original, psychedelic style of production that shows the King has
reached a higher plateau than ever before.
KingBathmat’s music manages to invoke musical influences from
every decade since the Sixties, One minute clutching hands round the
table and summoning the spirit of Syd Barrett, the next possessed by
Edwyn Collins, KingBathmat is a one man army of musical inspiration
whose creativity crosses all genres making him equal parts Badly
Drawn Boy and Lemmy, sometimes in the same song.
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