Ed Mundell


Edward "Ed" Mundell is an American rock guitarist known for his spacerock 70's inspired sound. Many consider him to the father of the stoner rock guitar sound. From 1992 to 2010 he was the lead guitarist for stoner rock group Monster Magnet contributing to 7 albums and the bands only certified Gold Album. Ed Mundell was also a member of New Jersey Stoner band The Atomic Bitchwax. His style is heavily influenced by psychedelic 1970s rock such as Jimi Hendrix and Tommy Bolin.
In 2011, it was announced that Mundell had formed a new project, "The Ultra Electric Mega Galactic".
The debut album released January 2013 with a 2014 follow up extended EP,"Through The Dark Matter" released in conjunction with The UEMG's first European tour.
An Ed Mundell solo album, "Space Time Employment Agency" had long been in the making, with a release date in late 2021.
As of Summer 2020, Ed Mundell is recording with the band THE FREEKS.
Ed Mundell actively contributes to various recordings and soundtracks as a studio musician in Los Angeles.

Bio

Mundell is a self-taught guitar player who grew up in New Jersey. A founding member of the band The Atomic Bitchwax, he later joined Monster Magnet as lead guitarist in 1992. His first recorded appearance with the band was 1993's Superjudge album. In the span of 18 years he played on seven Monster Magnet albums in total between 1992 and 2010. He left Monster Magnet in 2010 to "collaborate with new producers, songwriters and musicians".

Personal life

Mundell has been married to film producer/rock photographer Karen M. Murphy since 2006.

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