John Sidney Linnell (born June 12, 1959) is an American musician, known primarily as one half of the Brooklyn-based alternative rock band They Might Be Giants. In addition to singing and songwriting, he plays accordion, baritone and bass saxophone, clarinet, and keyboards for the group.
Linnell’s lyrics include strange subject matter and word play. Persistent themes include aging, delusional behavior, bad relationships, death, and the personification of inanimate objects. Conversely, the accompanying melodies are usually cascading and upbeat.
John Linnell's first album House of Mayors (EP) released on Thu Aug 01 1996.
The most popular album by John Linnell's is State Songs
The most popular song by John Linnell's is Iowa
John Linnell's first song Catenas Meas Amisi released on Thu Mar 04 2021.