Kurt Bloch


Kurt Bloch is an American songwriter, guitarist, engineer and record producer.

Music career

Bloch is best known as songwriter and lead guitarist of Fastbacks, and is a member of The Young Fresh Fellows.

Record Production

Bloch has recorded tracks and produced albums for The Presidents of the United States of America, Tokyo Dragons, Robyn Hitchcock, Les Thugs, Flop, Sicko, The Minus 5, The Venus 3, and more recently the Tall Birds.
Nashville Pussy's song "Fried Chicken and Coffee", produced by Bloch, was nominated for the 1999 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.

Thee Sgt. Major III

He is a member of Thee Sgt. Major III, along with ex-Posies drummer Mike Musburger, The Young Fresh Fellows bassist Jim Sangster, and Cantona singer and guitarist Leslie Beattie. Bill Coury previously shared lead vocal duties, but has since left the band.

The Beltholes

Bloch plays guitar for and produces Seattle-based prog-rock band The Beltholes, who released the 2007 album "For Whom the Beltholes" on the Burn Burn Burn label. The band also includes Kwab Copeland and Fred Speakman, and Anthony Clementi.

The Yes Masters

2017 saw the release of the self-titled debut by The Yes Masters, featuring Kurt Bloch, Rick Foundation, and Matt Scientist on the No Threes label.

Filthy Friends

Also in 2017, Bloch joined Corin Tucker of Sleater Kinney, Peter Buck of R.E.M., Scott McCaughey and Linda Pitmon to form the band Filthy Friends and release their album Invitation. Bill Rieflin has also been cited as a drummer in the band.

Discography

The Beltholes

See Fastbacks discography

Sgt. Major

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See The Young Fresh Fellows discography